News A foster system paradox: Parents billed for care of their children Studies show charging child support extends family separations and can spur years of debt for parents in poverty. WA is pushing to change the practice. by Claudia Rowe / March 22, 2022
Equity WA officials want to end fees charged to parents for kids' jail time Hundreds of families owe the state a total of $1.1 million in outstanding detention fees, a practice made legal in WA 45 years ago. by Claudia Rowe / February 10, 2022
Opinion In Maple Valley hit-and-run case, revenge isn’t the answer Some want the young teen who killed a man with a car to be tried as an adult. Here's why I think they're wrong. by Claudia Rowe / October 12, 2021 / Updated on Nov. 2, 2021 at 4:06 pm
Opinion Why I’m holding my applause for Washington’s new foster care law It’s laudable that the state law focuses on preventing family separations, but is it enough? by Claudia Rowe / May 11, 2021
Opinion Let’s not squander the chance to reimagine education in Washington state Our state is long overdue for an injection of creative thinking to solve our education woes. by Claudia Rowe / March 18, 2021
Politics Seattle School Board's District IV: On the campaign trail with the two Sues School board candidate Sue Peters likes "facts." by Alison Krupnick / October 24, 2013
Politics Teachers okay new contract Teachers vote yes to new contract by Alison Krupnick / September 3, 2013
Politics Tentative contract agreement for Seattle teachers Reps from the Seattle Education Association and Seattle Public Schools have agreed on a new contract. Full union votes Tuesday. by Alison Krupnick / September 1, 2013
Politics Seattle teachers reject contract, consider strike Will Seattle teachers have a contract on the first day of school? by Alison Krupnick / August 26, 2013
Politics Stalled: Schools and teachers reach a stalemate Garfield High hallways may remain empty if Seattle Public Schools can't nail a new contract with teachers. by Alison Krupnick / August 25, 2013
