Former governor, current UW president served as references for Joe Fain's CEO hire Former governor Christine Gregoire and current University of Washington president Ana Mari Cauce were contacted as references for former state senator Joe Fain during his hiring process as Bellevue Chamber of Commerce CEO. Sydney Brownstone
What is the point of mid-winter break? A week-long school vacation in February — just weeks after the holiday break — is unheard of in most parts of the country. But it's become standard for more affluent districts in Washington state in recent years. Kim Malcolm
Run. Hide. Fight? Experts say some active shooter drills go too far for younger kids Some districts are training kids against armed assailants. Experts say these techniques are unproven, and inappropriate for elementary school. Amy Radil
Angry much? Soraya Chemaly says women should be Author and activist Soraya Chemaly is angry about patriarchy. She says her anger is both resentful and hopeful. Hear why. Kristin Leong
Why so many snow days? And how will schools make them up? Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW education reporter Ann Dornfeld about how Seattle Public Schools decides to suspend operations due to weather, and what options the district has for making up for snow days. Kim Malcolm
School shootings are incredibly rare, but threats and lockdowns are frequent. Families say those take a toll. School shootings are incredibly rare, but threats and lockdowns are frequent. Families say those take a toll. Amy Radil
How should we prepare kids for a school shooting? Until recently, Federal Way Public Schools was using a video using “run, hide, fight” techniques to train their students on what to do in case of a school shooting. Ross Reynolds
The debate over Seattle's education levies On February 12, Seattle voters will decide whether or not to vote for two education levies. Prop 1 would fund education operations and programs. Prop 2 would fund capital improvements. We about the debate over Prop 1. Ross Reynolds
