Preschools at Risk, Storm Roster Shakeups, and What To Do This Weekend
Today on the show, Jane’s learning about threats to Seattle’s co-op preschool system from parent educator and developmental psychologist Dr. Jharman Lightner. Will our leaders intervene in time to save the program? Plus, sports journalist Maggie Mertens from The Forecast and contributor Marcus Harrison Green break down some big changes to the Storm’s roster. And Jane has some ideas for how to spend your weekend.
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