What WA gov candidates say about schools | Claudia Rowe WATCH
The major candidates for governor show an appetite to tackle public education, and a range of opinions on how best to do it. See what...
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School truancy crisis means more than missed classes VIEW
Chronic absenteeism almost always points toward more basic dangers, like family chaos, homelessness, abuse, neglect, or even trafficking.
A law protecting youth rights is blocking justice for Mobarak Adam's family | Claudia Rowe
There are kids who know how 15-year-old Mobarak Adam was killed in January because they were with him. But a new law allows them to...
Public rejects hate after desecration of Jackie Robinson statue | Claudia Rowe
The theft of a beloved statue of the baseball and civil rights legend in Kansas provides an unexpected reminder of common values.
Student discipline: Are schools equipped to handle behavioral extremes? | Claudia Rowe
Three recent cases of school discipline show how far we are from the days of back talk and brawls. Now it can be a matter...
A Seattle fish market's closure reveals the slippery truth of a city divided | Claudia Rowe
The closure of Mutual Fish on Rainier Avenue after 75 years is a metaphor for a city experiencing an epidemic of anti-Asian hate crimes.
Daughters, mothers, friends: Serial murder is still with us, but our focus has changed | Claudia Rowe VIEW
While the details surrounding serial murder are numbingly similar wherever these crimes occur, one recent change signals a reason for hope.
A cautionary tale for the juvenile system: A boy alone, adrift and armed | Claudia Rowe
The story of a teen convicted of murder who twice escaped from youth prison sounded terrifying. The truth, while no less frightening, is a lot...
Housing: A solid foundation for family reunification after foster care | Claudia Rowe
The child welfare system makes parents jump through myriad hoops to prove they are safe to be around kids. But helping them find stable housing...