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Civic Cocktail: A guide to Washington's education funding debate
What you should know about public education in Washington before attending Crosscut's newest televised event.
Alison Krupnick
Alison Krupnick, longtime Crosscut contributor, is the author of "Ruminations from the Minivan" and the blog "Slice of Mid-Life."
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Michelle Rhee: The self-proclaimed radical
Michelle Rhee brings her take on education reform to Seattle.
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Seattle school levy: Dealing with the doubts
After a series of disappointments, the district is trying to rebuild community ties. Some parents are finding it hard to get back that trusting feeling.
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Superintendent Banda throws down the gauntlet on MAP tests
Protesters gathered Wednesday after the Seattle Public Schools superintendent reinforced his commitment to standardized testing. What will this mean for his leadership?
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Best of 2012: Less insult, more discourse: How Seattle should talk about schools
It's hard to make progress when so much energy is expended and so much pain is inflicted at the first sign of disagreement. Some ideas on restoring civility among ourselves and effectiveness to school improvement efforts.