'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Washington parents eagerly await final approval of Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
Medical offices and school districts are working behind the scenes, getting prepared for the final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12-to 15-year-olds.
Medical offices and school districts are working behind the scenes, getting prepared for the final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12-to 15-year-olds.
University of Washington to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students before fall semester
The University of Washington, the state's largest university, has joined at least three other Washington colleges in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students before the start of school this fall.
The University of Washington, the state's largest university, has joined at least three other Washington colleges in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students before the start of school this fall.
Seattle police want 'clarity' from UW after confusion over domestic violence case
The Seattle Police Department is seeking to clarify its relationship with the University of Washington after asking campus police to help locate a woman accused of making violent, racist threats against her former boyfriend.
The Seattle Police Department is seeking to clarify its relationship with the University of Washington after asking campus police to help locate a woman accused of making violent, racist threats against her former boyfriend.
Tacoma Public Schools plans full-time in-person instruction for 2021-2022
One of Washington’s largest school districts announced plans for full-time, in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
One of Washington’s largest school districts announced plans for full-time, in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Washington State University to require COVID vaccinations for students, employees
Washington State University, the state's second-largest college, will require students and employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2021-2022 school year.
Washington State University, the state's second-largest college, will require students and employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2021-2022 school year.
New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Free at-home summer learning program available for 700 families in Washington state
The pandemic has created some real concerns about learning loss. When it comes to kindergartners, the latest data shows that enrollment for this year was down by 14 percent statewide.
The pandemic has created some real concerns about learning loss. When it comes to kindergartners, the latest data shows that enrollment for this year was down by 14 percent statewide.
Russell Wilson, Ciara give $35k to Seattle middle school students
Seattle's power couple Russell Wilson and Ciara have donated $35,000 to middle schoolers in Seattle to encourage them to start saving.
Seattle's power couple Russell Wilson and Ciara have donated $35,000 to middle schoolers in Seattle to encourage them to start saving.
Amid pandemic, UW still sees increase in admissions applications
If you thought college applications would be down during the pandemic, that is not the case at the University of Washington.
If you thought college applications would be down during the pandemic, that is not the case at the University of Washington.
Washington 6-12 students return to school for the first time in over a year
On Monday, April 19, tens of thousands of middle and high school students across Washington state returned to classrooms for the first time in more than a year.
On Monday, April 19, tens of thousands of middle and high school students across Washington state returned to classrooms for the first time in more than a year.
All Washington students will be learning in-person Monday
Data from the state shows 54% of students in all grades are already receiving at least some in-person instruction as of March 29.
Data from the state shows 54% of students in all grades are already receiving at least some in-person instruction as of March 29.
All students to have in-person learning in Washington
Today is the deadline for school districts to offer at least some in-person learning to all students in Washington.
Today is the deadline for school districts to offer at least some in-person learning to all students in Washington.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
Issaquah high school senior shares experience of first day back to in-person learning after more than a year
Thousands of middle and high students stepped back inside a school building across the Issaquah School District for the first time in more than a year.
Thousands of middle and high students stepped back inside a school building across the Issaquah School District for the first time in more than a year.
Seattle teachers approve deal for older students returning to classrooms
A decision approved by Seattle’s teachers means at least 10,000 middle- and high-school students can return to class for the first time in more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
A decision approved by Seattle’s teachers means at least 10,000 middle- and high-school students can return to class for the first time in more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Washington students will not have to take state exams this spring
Students in Washington will not have to take state standardized tests this spring, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Students in Washington will not have to take state standardized tests this spring, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Kent Police enforce school zone speed cameras as students return to in-person learning
Kent Police Department began enforcing six speed cameras near elementary schools to make sure drivers are using caution in school zones as some students return to in-person learning.
Kent Police Department began enforcing six speed cameras near elementary schools to make sure drivers are using caution in school zones as some students return to in-person learning.
Bill curbing lead in school drinking water heads to Gov. Inslee
Washington’s public and private schools will soon need to take new steps to curb children’s exposure to lead in drinking water.
Washington’s public and private schools will soon need to take new steps to curb children’s exposure to lead in drinking water.
Jury awards $1.4 million to UW students injured in bus crash heading to Apple Cup
A jury has awarded over $1.4 million to four University of Washington marching band students injured in a bus crash in 2018 as the group was headed to Pullman to perform at the Apple Cup.
A jury has awarded over $1.4 million to four University of Washington marching band students injured in a bus crash in 2018 as the group was headed to Pullman to perform at the Apple Cup.