Seattle Public Schools

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Education

Free online therapy for teens and young adults is coming to Seattle

City leaders announced a new partnership with Talkspace, an online behavioral health care company, on Tuesday. Those services are now available across Seattle, free of charge to anyone between the ages of 13 and 24.
Sami West
Education

Judge throws out attempted recall of Seattle School Board president

A King County Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed the attempted recall of Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin.
Sami West
Education

Seattle Public Schools drops contentious closure plan following months of waffling amid backlash

Seattle Public Schools’ plan to shutter four schools next fall is dead — at least for now.
Sami West
Sports

Seattle's Roosevelt High finally made the football playoffs, but did they recruit players to get there?

Roosevelt High School in Seattle is under investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association for alleged football recruiting violations as the team heads to state playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Ann Dornfeld
Education

'This is the worst.' Seattle parents, students react to school closure plans

Seattle Public Schools officials are trying to ease concerns about proposals to close four elementary schools. But it's a tough sell.
Sami West
Education

Seattle School Board president faces recall effort over handling of school closures

As Seattle Public Schools faces continued public backlash over proposed school closures, a group of parents is attempting to recall board President Liza Rankin.
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Crime

Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to 'do the right thing'

On June 6, 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was fatally shot outside Seattle's Garfield High School during lunchtime. His father, Arron, sat down with KUOW for his first media interview since Amarr's death to remember his son's life — and seek information from the public to help police solve the case.
Ann Dornfeld
Education

Seattle Schools pays former student record $16 million to settle Garfield coach sex abuse lawsuit

Seattle Public Schools will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit by a former student who says two Garfield High School coaches sexually abused her for years, the largest-ever tort claim settlement in district history.
Ann Dornfeld
Education

Seattle Public Schools enrollment ticks up slightly as district moves ahead with closures

Seattle Public Schools' argument for closing schools largely hinges on a budget crisis fueled by declining enrollment. But this year's enrollment surpassed the district's prediction.
Sami West
Education

4 Seattle schools up for closure revealed

Seattle Public Schools leaders have named four schools they plan to shutter next year as part of an effort to alleviate a $100 million budget shortfall.
Sami West

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