Rural families still struggling with connectivity issues for online learning
School districts in Washington state have distributed thousands of computers and other devices to students to assist them with remote learning during the pandemic, but many families are still facing connectivity issues in rural parts of the state.
School districts in Washington state have distributed thousands of computers and other devices to students to assist them with remote learning during the pandemic, but many families are still facing connectivity issues in rural parts of the state.
Local schools open for in-person learning give glimpse into rewards and risks
The vast majority of schools in Western Washington are starting the year with kids attending classes from home.
The vast majority of schools in Western Washington are starting the year with kids attending classes from home.
First day of school for Seattle Public Schools starting off with some technological hiccups
The first day of school for the largest school district in Washington started off with some technological problems.
The first day of school for the largest school district in Washington started off with some technological problems.
Pierce County begins considering reopening elementary schools
On Friday, the county’s department of health released new guidelines for districts, now stating due to lower COVID numbers, schools can consider gradually bringing back elementary school students for in-person learning.
On Friday, the county’s department of health released new guidelines for districts, now stating due to lower COVID numbers, schools can consider gradually bringing back elementary school students for in-person learning.
Remote learning: Not even a week in and some families want out
Parents who remember the chaos of switching from in-person to remote learning in the spring hoped the new remote learning school year would be different. We're less than a week into the new year, and some parents are already disappointed.
Parents who remember the chaos of switching from in-person to remote learning in the spring hoped the new remote learning school year would be different. We're less than a week into the new year, and some parents are already disappointed.
'Don’t ever give up:' Kent student's message for families going back-to-school
Thousands of families are going back to school in Washington this week, including Yuliya Krupey.
Thousands of families are going back to school in Washington this week, including Yuliya Krupey.
First day of remote learning at Bethel School District
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
Graham educators hope lessons learned in spring helps students ease into remote learning
Thousands of kids in the South Sound spent their first day back to school from home. Officials hoped lessons learned from the spring might make for an easier start this fall.
Thousands of kids in the South Sound spent their first day back to school from home. Officials hoped lessons learned from the spring might make for an easier start this fall.
Pierce County elementary schools could open soon for in-person learning
Elementary schools could open for in-person learning this month in Pierce County.
Elementary schools could open for in-person learning this month in Pierce County.
Pierce County elementary schools may reopen later this month
Q13's Matt Lorch reports.
Q13's Matt Lorch reports.
Remote learning: What kids want parents to know and helpful advice
It’s not just parents who are stressed out about kids starting the school year learning at home.
It’s not just parents who are stressed out about kids starting the school year learning at home.
Fears of falling behind: Parents seek in-person instruction for students with special needs
With the first day of school in Olympia less than a week away, some parents are struggling to get the answers they need for their students with special needs.
With the first day of school in Olympia less than a week away, some parents are struggling to get the answers they need for their students with special needs.
Seattle Preschool Program offers hybrid education plans amid virus safety precautions
There’s some good news tonight for preschool parents in Seattle who’ve been dreading trying to make zoom classes work.
There’s some good news tonight for preschool parents in Seattle who’ve been dreading trying to make zoom classes work.
Many families pivoting away from their designated school districts this fall
More families are choosing an alternative route this fall in hopes of meeting the challenges of online school.
More families are choosing an alternative route this fall in hopes of meeting the challenges of online school.
Students in Snoqualmie Valley School District start first day of fall semester remote learning
The first day of a very unusual academic year arrived for some families in Washington, whether they were fully ready for it, or not.
The first day of a very unusual academic year arrived for some families in Washington, whether they were fully ready for it, or not.
Q13 News teams up with Treehouse for Virtual Supply Drive on Wednesday
Q13 News is hosting a one-day virutal supply drive on Wednesday, Sept. 2 to benefit Treehouse, a Seattle-based non- profit that serves foster children across the state.
Q13 News is hosting a one-day virutal supply drive on Wednesday, Sept. 2 to benefit Treehouse, a Seattle-based non- profit that serves foster children across the state.
Parents prepare for kids going back to school while remote learning this fall
Parents in the Snoqualmie Valley School District prepare for their kids to go back to school on Monday, but with remote learning in place for this school year.
Parents in the Snoqualmie Valley School District prepare for their kids to go back to school on Monday, but with remote learning in place for this school year.
Parents prepare for kids going back to school while staying at home
Parents prepare for kids going back to school while staying at home
Parents prepare for kids going back to school while staying at home
Student athletes try to stay in the game
Q13's Franque Thompson reports.
Q13's Franque Thompson reports.
Tips for using resources on a budget
One mom with a kindergartner at Woodin Elementary in the North Shore School District is hoping the things she has been doing might help other moms and dads as they make this transition to remote learning.
One mom with a kindergartner at Woodin Elementary in the North Shore School District is hoping the things she has been doing might help other moms and dads as they make this transition to remote learning.