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WA schools became a battleground over books
Whether Mukilteo high schoolers must read Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird' was just one of this year's controversies over classroom literature.
Venice Buhain
Venice Buhain is Cascade PBS' associate news editor. She previously covered education at Crosscut, and also worked for KING 5, The Seattle Globalist and TVW News. You can follow her on Twitter
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‘I don't want to die at school’: Ingraham shooting prompts protest
After the tragedy at Ingraham High School, thousands of students across Seattle rallied for mental health support and stricter gun control measures.
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Breaking down WA's school funding formula
Washington state revamped its K-12 funding system several years ago, but costs continue to rise. Here's what you need to know.
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How will Seattle Public Schools pay for the new teacher contract?
The district faces a shortfall that nears $200M over three years if it doesn't find a new source of money.
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WA students can now take excused mental health days
With reports of increased levels of stress and anxiety among Washington youth, schools are treating mental health absences similarly to sick days.