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.
Nurse and single mom of 5 encourages families to embrace homeschooling
“Parents don’t be hard on yourselves. You'll have good days you'll have bad days, but your kids are going to learn regardless.”
“Parents don’t be hard on yourselves. You'll have good days you'll have bad days, but your kids are going to learn regardless.”
Parents with back-to-school questions get answers from Washington state's top educator
In just days, more than a million kids in this state will start a school year unlike any we’ve ever experienced. Almost all will be learning from home due to the pandemic.
In just days, more than a million kids in this state will start a school year unlike any we’ve ever experienced. Almost all will be learning from home due to the pandemic.
Seattle teacher’s union claims SPS has not hired enough special needs instructors
They have come to a tentative agreement. For several months, the Seattle Public Schools District and the Seattle Education Association have been negotiating a deal for the beginning of the school year that starts in only a matter of days.
They have come to a tentative agreement. For several months, the Seattle Public Schools District and the Seattle Education Association have been negotiating a deal for the beginning of the school year that starts in only a matter of days.
Seattle Public Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union, the Seattle Education Association, have reached a tentative agreement on work expectations for this school year, which starts on Sept. 4.
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union, the Seattle Education Association, have reached a tentative agreement on work expectations for this school year, which starts on Sept. 4.
Governor Inslee allows school districts to pay bus drivers while students learn from home
Concerns over funding forced some school districts to tell their bus drivers to prepare to lose their jobs. It all comes down to how state law requires school districts fund their transportation programs. Until Inslee made the latest change, school bus drivers worried districts wouldn’t be able to afford to pay them.
Concerns over funding forced some school districts to tell their bus drivers to prepare to lose their jobs. It all comes down to how state law requires school districts fund their transportation programs. Until Inslee made the latest change, school bus drivers worried districts wouldn’t be able to afford to pay them.
Local mom advocates for school districts to provide some in person therapy to students with high needs
Tacoma mom begs for any in person therapy for her son who is autistic and has high needs.
Tacoma mom begs for any in person therapy for her son who is autistic and has high needs.
Woodinville teenager makes most of pandemic, launches podcast raising money to feed others
The pandemic has radically disrupted our kids’ education and their lives.
The pandemic has radically disrupted our kids’ education and their lives.
Setting your child up for success with proper online learning stations
With school just around the corner, the transition from the classroom to in-home learning is going to be a reality for most students and parents.
With school just around the corner, the transition from the classroom to in-home learning is going to be a reality for most students and parents.
Working parents consider childcare, alternative options to help kids with remote learning
Working parents across Washington face difficult decisions getting ready for the start of the school year. The biggest concern for some is who will teach their child remote learning while parents are on the job.
Working parents across Washington face difficult decisions getting ready for the start of the school year. The biggest concern for some is who will teach their child remote learning while parents are on the job.
Public officials see 'substantial increase' in COVID-19 cases among WSU Pullman students
Washington State University announced a "substantial increase" in COVID-19 cases among Pullman students, reporting 30 new positive coronavirus cases over the weekend.
Washington State University announced a "substantial increase" in COVID-19 cases among Pullman students, reporting 30 new positive coronavirus cases over the weekend.
Some families turning to homeschooling in light of distance learning
School districts have worked since the end of last school year to figure out how to make distance learning possible for all students.
School districts have worked since the end of last school year to figure out how to make distance learning possible for all students.
The unique challenge of being a teacher and a parent this fall
A local woman talks about the challenges ahead as she wears two hats, a teacher and parent.
A local woman talks about the challenges ahead as she wears two hats, a teacher and parent.
The unique challenge of being a teacher and a parent this fall
A Washington woman talks about the challenges ahead as she wears two hats, a teacher and parent.
A Washington woman talks about the challenges ahead as she wears two hats, a teacher and parent.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
Washington parents dealing with tough choices when it comes to education
Parents all across western Washington are dealing with some really tough choices right now when it comes to educating their kids. Some even debating quitting their jobs so they can help with online learning.
Parents all across western Washington are dealing with some really tough choices right now when it comes to educating their kids. Some even debating quitting their jobs so they can help with online learning.
Parents in Tacoma overwhelmed by sample school day schedule
Students in Tacoma are heading back to school in three weeks. And after the district released a sample of what a day would look like for students learning remotely, parents are concerned.
Students in Tacoma are heading back to school in three weeks. And after the district released a sample of what a day would look like for students learning remotely, parents are concerned.
Parents to Pierce County Health Director: 'Let our kids go to school!'
Parents and students are getting ready for the opening bell to a school year that's starting with mostly remote-learning and lots of uncertainty.
Parents and students are getting ready for the opening bell to a school year that's starting with mostly remote-learning and lots of uncertainty.
COVID-19 restrictions halts students from receiving state required teacher certificate
In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic, more teachers are needed as school districts head into remote learning this fall.
In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic, more teachers are needed as school districts head into remote learning this fall.
Parents in Seattle can expect a more condensed school day when it comes to online learning
The superintendent of largest school district in Washington state talks about how online learning will look like this fall.
The superintendent of largest school district in Washington state talks about how online learning will look like this fall.