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New year, new policy: Seattle Public Library no longer charging late fees
Patrons will still have to pay for lost or damaged items, but the city works with a collections company that won't forward debts to credit reporting agencies.
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SATs no longer required for admission at some Washington colleges
Concerns about fairness and bias have fueled a national trend for schools to go ‘test optional.’
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‘It's like glorified day care’: Washington parents demand rigor in special education for young adults
Preparing for adult life is critical for all high school students. But those with disabilities face a greater risk of missing postsecondary opportunities.
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Washington schools can’t keep up with a growing need for special education teachers
The number of students in Washington with disabilities spiked 15% in five years. But the number of teachers who can provide special education services has remained stagnant.
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Washington state isn't transparent about student arrests. Federal law says it's supposed to be
Experts say poor data reporting practices have kept educational institutions from truly confronting their role in exposing kids to the criminal justice system.