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Legislative leadership failing us | Other Voices
In Bellevue, we continue to robustly support and invest in our schools. It only seems reasonable to expect…
Paul Sutton
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Let’s talk about education
About a year ago I saw Geoffrey Canada speak at the University of Washington. He is the founder…
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An open letter to the Bellevue School board | Paul Sutton
As a parent I see no discernable vision for school improvement beyond endless community meetings. I support community…
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‘Superman’ is only the beginning | Paul Sutton
There is much more to bad schools than bad schools.
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The possibility of surprise | Paul Sutton
In the next two months we will be prodded and poked, angered and outraged, moved and pushed by…
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We can’t buy our way out of this | Paul Sutton
After opening the primary ballot, nothing could prepare me for the onslaught of candidates for both the U.S.…
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Big government is everywhere, thank goodness
Every week I open the Bellevue Reporter and every week I am confronted with the rally cry of…
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Bellevue Schools: From Good to Great
Good high schools are defined by high achievement rates on state exams and AP tests. Good high schools…
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National safety is not that simple | Paul Sutton
Contrary to what some think, Republicans are not the only elected officials who can keep us safe. Dominating,…
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Bellevue ‘bikini barista’ stand distracts from actual issues
It is hypocritical of us to demand that Knotty Bodies change locations or be put out of business…
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What does it mean to be white?
By Paul Sutton I have spent the last several weeks troubled by all the shouting about racism from…