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As school starts, questions about finances and safety linger

The exterior of a school building with a brick-framed informational sign at center, listing upcoming dates of importance, including the first day of school
Emil Moffatt
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KNKX
As the bell rings for the first day of school in Western Washington, districts are facing tough decisions around finances and school safety.

Students and teachers are returning to classrooms in public schools across the state. While preparing students for their futures remains the objective, districts are facing a host of challenges, including tough financial decisions and finding innovative ways to keep students safe.

Seattle Times education reporter Denisa Superville joined KNKX's All Things Considered to discuss what approach school districts — including Seattle and Marysville are taking to find fixes.

Click "Listen" above to hear their conversation.

Emil Moffatt joined KNKX in October 2022 as All Things Considered host/reporter. He came to the Puget Sound area from Atlanta where he covered the state legislature, the 2021 World Series and most recently, business and technology as a reporter for WABE. Contact him at emoffatt@knkx.org.