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Fifth graders write during class in Seattle.

Education

Washington charter schools are supposed to serve at-risk students. So, are they?

Ashley Gross

Washington’s charter school law emphasizes the need to serve at-risk students, including those who need special education or come from “economically…

Education

Is 'financial autopsy' enough for Kent schools? Expert touts benefits of internal auditing

Kirsten Kendrick

Washington state is funneling billions of dollars into K-12 public education over the next few years to satisfy a state Supreme court order in the…

Education

Report: Seattle schools scandal went deeper than thought

Gabriel Spitzer

The Washington state auditor has uncovered another batch of questionable spending by Seattle Public Schools in recent years, widening a scandal that cost…

Seattle school and city leaders want the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission to take over the school district's ethics complaints.

Education

City panel could soon oversee ethics at Seattle Public Schools

Charla Bear

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-958263.mp3An independent watchdog committee could soon take over ethics investigations…

The Seattle School Board says it will review all managers' potential involvement in recent fraud allegations, including Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson.

Education

Alleged fraud in Seattle Public Schools could mean staff changes, criminal charges

Charla Bear

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-954238.mp3The Seattle School Board could soon decide whether some district employees…