News Ways to fix the child care system in Washington state Federal and state programs continue to push for more funds to support families and child care by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 18, 2022
News In WA and beyond, students question the value of college degrees Between students' pandemic burnout and financial concerns, school counselors are reevaluating how to help kids map out life after graduation. by Laura Pappano The Hechinger Report / January 12, 2022
News Why child care in the U.S. lags behind much of the world Ideological differences make more of a difference than financial resources in keeping U.S. child care behind. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 5, 2022
News Bellevue student raises awareness of teen dating violence After a Newport High student reported she was abused by a classmate, she said the school didn't take her seriously, so she took to social media. by Venice Buhain / December 16, 2021
Culture Student athletes at UW can now earn money. But it's complicated The NCAA's rule changes are a boon to some athletes, but limitations and hurdles are frustrating to some. by Lilli DeLeon / December 3, 2021
News WA kids 5 to 11 are getting vaccinated faster than the national average It's unclear how long the high demand will last. National polls suggest that not all parents will rush to get their child vaccinated. by Venice Buhain / December 1, 2021
News Infrastructure legislation could open doors to women in building trades Congress is debating ways to improve training programs for women — and everyone — in the building trades. by Caroline Preston The Hechinger Report / November 26, 2021
News Measuring the toll of a broken child care system Almost half the workforce can't leave the house with kids at home and few feasible options. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 22, 2021
News The real costs of child care in America In Washington state and across the country, the financial realities of child care are like mismatched puzzle pieces jammed together. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 9, 2021
News Education benefit for active-duty military can be elusive The Pentagon promises opportunities for education as part of enlistment. But availability of college classes is spotty as the perk gets slashed. by Levi Pulkkinen The Hechinger Report / September 20, 2021
Opinion How can Seattle build climate resilience? Look to its schools 'Solar schools’ could help the city in an age of intensifying extreme weather events. by Katie Wilson / September 16, 2021
Opinion Seattle Public Schools’ delta dysfunction Without a more nimble approach to COVID contingencies, WA's largest school district risks losing vital state funding — and parent trust. by Claudia Rowe / September 15, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How are you navigating public education during a global pandemic? Help Crosscut report the next season of our narrative podcast. by Venice Buhain & Sara Bernard / September 14, 2021
News Washington schools: Masks, reopening and other FAQs We’re taking your questions about school safety and COVID-19 protocols. by Venice Buhain / September 13, 2021
News How one WA school district boosts the crucial freshman year Ninth-grade success has been correlated with graduation. Incoming freshmen at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma get a peek at high school life. by Venice Buhain / September 8, 2021