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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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Politics
Washington's new education initiative is no A+
Digesting the A+ Washington education initiative at a recent fundraising breakfast, it's clear the plan has room to grow.
Politics
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.
Politics
Earth to Washington state: What's with your schools?
Education reformer Steven Brill says we're from Pluto. But is the message of education reform being lost in translation?