Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Snoqualmie police warn of 'suspicious man' who contacted middle schooler waiting for the bus
As students begin to go back to school for the first time in a year and a half, police are warning parents to be vigilant as their kids wait at bus stops.
As students begin to go back to school for the first time in a year and a half, police are warning parents to be vigilant as their kids wait at bus stops.
Some Seattle students could see bus pickup delays on Thursday
Drivers around Seattle may have noticed more traffic jams on Wednesday as school started up for the first time in a year and a half, but for some students, the transition back to classrooms wasn’t the smoothest.
Drivers around Seattle may have noticed more traffic jams on Wednesday as school started up for the first time in a year and a half, but for some students, the transition back to classrooms wasn’t the smoothest.
Many Washington students returning to in-person learning
Issaquah is the latest school district to send kids back to the classroom
Issaquah is the latest school district to send kids back to the classroom
As districts insist on vaccines, some teachers push back
Some of the biggest school systems in the U.S. are taking a hard line with teachers and staff members who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19: Get a jab or lose your job.
Some of the biggest school systems in the U.S. are taking a hard line with teachers and staff members who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19: Get a jab or lose your job.
Families approach COVID-19 safety as kids return to in-person learning
Many families will send their children back to school on Wednesday, and each of them is handling COVID-19 safety and precautions in their own way.
Many families will send their children back to school on Wednesday, and each of them is handling COVID-19 safety and precautions in their own way.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Parents may have to brace for potential disruptions to in-person learning this fall
As the school year kicks off, parents may have to brace for possible disruptions considering what’s happening across the country with the COVID-19 delta variant.
As the school year kicks off, parents may have to brace for possible disruptions considering what’s happening across the country with the COVID-19 delta variant.
Parents may have to brace for potential disruptions to in-person learning this fall
As the school year kicks off, parents may have to brace for possible disruptions considering what?s happening across the country with the COVID-19 delta variant.
As the school year kicks off, parents may have to brace for possible disruptions considering what?s happening across the country with the COVID-19 delta variant.
Parents concerned as COVID-19 cases rising in children
The U.S. reported 180,00 COVID-19 cases in children just last week.
The U.S. reported 180,00 COVID-19 cases in children just last week.
Eatonville School District implements digital monitors for COVID
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
US to erase student debt for those with severe disabilities
The Biden administration announced Thursday it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with severe disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes.
The Biden administration announced Thursday it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with severe disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes.
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.
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.
Teacher against the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate plans to claim exemption
Several thousands of teachers and school employees across Washington are outraged about Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Several thousands of teachers and school employees across Washington are outraged about Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Kennewick school mask rally
Kennewick residents rally outside the school district headquarters in protest of mask mandate.
Kennewick residents rally outside the school district headquarters in protest of mask mandate.
Teachers speak out against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Educators in Washington must must receive the COVID-19 vaccine for the fall or face losing their jobs.
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.
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.
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
"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.
"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.
Some parents pulling their kids out of school due to lack of remote learning options
With the upcoming school year about to start in just a matter of days for many schools, some parents are upset about a lack of remote learning options.
With the upcoming school year about to start in just a matter of days for many schools, some parents are upset about a lack of remote learning options.