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Come for the opportunity to shape thousands of young lives and create a legacy. Stay for the great outdoors, including hiking and boating, practically in your backyard.

Seattle Public Schools has amazing students and committed parents and taxpayers’ support. The city also is home to a mighty tech and bio-tech sector, deep-pocketed philanthropists and community-based organizations that back its schools.

Seattle parents, residents and others highlighted those selling points when The Se

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