WSU coach Nick Rolovich says he intends to follow vaccine mandate despite previous statements

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said Thursday that he intends to follow a new state mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all those working at the state’s colleges and universities, including coaches.

Kennewick school mask rally
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Kennewick residents rally outside the school district headquarters in protest of mask mandate.

Teachers speak out against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
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Educators in Washington must must receive the COVID-19 vaccine for the fall or face losing their jobs.

UW, Harvard study examines stresses of pandemic and coping mechanisms

A new study conducted by The University of Washington and Harvard found that having a daily routine, getting adequate sleep and limiting screen time can improve mental health in young people. 

Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven

More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.

Washington's top educator on vaccine requirement for public school employees
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"No, we're not going to fire a bunch of teachers:" Chris Reykdal, the head of Washington's public school system, hints that many teachers and staff can easily get around the new vaccine mandate.

WSU to end ?personal or philosophical? vaccine exemptions
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Students at Washington State University have less than a month to comply to vaccination requirements ? Students may still request a religious or medical exemption.

WSU to end ‘personal or philosophical’ vaccine exemptions

Washington State University has announced students will soon no longer be able to cite a "personal or philosophical" exemption to the school’s requirement that all who attend get a COVID-19 vaccine.

State Superintendent wants Inslee to require COVID-19 vaccination for K–12 school employees

Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal requested on Thursday that Gov. Jay Inslee issue an executive order to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations among all employees working in K-12 schools.

Battle over school mask mandate in Washington state
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Some lawmakers have challenged Gov. Jan Inslee's mask mandate, and one school said they will make mask-wearing optional, risking a fine.

School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find

From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.

Could Delta variant impact return to in person learning for Washington schools?

With hospitalizations going up across the nation, including at Seattle Children’s Hospital, the question is what impacts, if any, could we see for schools this fall?

Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in

As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.