Seattle families growing frustrated with impasse between teachers and school district
For another night, families are waiting in limbo as Seattle Public Schools continues its negotiations with teachers over how to safely return to in-person learning amid the pandemic.
For another night, families are waiting in limbo as Seattle Public Schools continues its negotiations with teachers over how to safely return to in-person learning amid the pandemic.
UW moves cherry blossom viewing online again due to pandemic
The iconic cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus will have to be viewed online again this year.
The iconic cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus will have to be viewed online again this year.
Seattle teachers union, district still haven't reached agreement over returning to classroom
With less than a few days before about 1,000 students are expected to be back into classrooms in Seattle Public Schools, the district and the teacher’s union still can’t reach an agreement on how to make things work.
With less than a few days before about 1,000 students are expected to be back into classrooms in Seattle Public Schools, the district and the teacher’s union still can’t reach an agreement on how to make things work.
Some districts welcome back fans to high school football games
Some districts are able to squeeze a few fans into stadiums for high school football games, while still following the state’s guidelines.
Some districts are able to squeeze a few fans into stadiums for high school football games, while still following the state’s guidelines.
Seattle school district and teachers union at odds about going back to school
Parents are in limbo after being told by the district some of their kids can come back to the classroom next week, but the teacher’s union says teachers will not be there.
Parents are in limbo after being told by the district some of their kids can come back to the classroom next week, but the teacher’s union says teachers will not be there.
Oregon governor ordering teachers to return to classroom
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Friday she will issue an executive order mandating that all K-12 public schools provide universal access to in-person learning by the month’s end for students up to fifth grade and by mid-April for older students.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Friday she will issue an executive order mandating that all K-12 public schools provide universal access to in-person learning by the month’s end for students up to fifth grade and by mid-April for older students.
Fifth year of high school could be an option for some Washington state students
What if there was a way that seniors in high school could make 2020 disappear from their transcripts? The possibility of a do-over with a 5th year of high school is a conversation starter for state lawmakers.
What if there was a way that seniors in high school could make 2020 disappear from their transcripts? The possibility of a do-over with a 5th year of high school is a conversation starter for state lawmakers.
UW School of Nursing School application numbers soar as pandemic sparks new interest in profession
Nursing schools across the country are seeing a big jump in applications from those inspired by health care workers on the frontline.
Nursing schools across the country are seeing a big jump in applications from those inspired by health care workers on the frontline.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Seattle teachers vote 'no confidence' in superintendent, opt to stay out of classrooms
Seattle’s public teachers’ union has voted to not return to the classrooms, saying it has no confidence in the district to keep educators safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seattle’s public teachers’ union has voted to not return to the classrooms, saying it has no confidence in the district to keep educators safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Washington Senate Senate approves bill for graduating students to take bridge year
A measure that would allow high school students set to graduate this year or next to stay in school for a "bridge year" to catch up on learning and participate in missed extracurricular activities passed the Washington Senate.
A measure that would allow high school students set to graduate this year or next to stay in school for a "bridge year" to catch up on learning and participate in missed extracurricular activities passed the Washington Senate.
State educators anxious for COVID-19 vaccine after Gov. Inslee fast-tracks eligibility
Teachers and staff are now immediately eligible to get the vaccine, welcoming news for state educators, but it's not the end all, be all when it comes to ensuring safety in returning to the classroom.
Teachers and staff are now immediately eligible to get the vaccine, welcoming news for state educators, but it's not the end all, be all when it comes to ensuring safety in returning to the classroom.
Parents and teachers disagree on how to safely return to in-person learning
On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee moved teachers to the front of the line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, however some parents and teachers disagree on how this will impact the return to in-person learning.
On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee moved teachers to the front of the line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, however some parents and teachers disagree on how this will impact the return to in-person learning.
Renton teachers will return to the classroom Wednesday after district agrees to more Covid safety measures
UPDATE: The teachers union and the school district reached an agreement late Tuesday. The district has agreed to increase Covid-19 safety protocols. Kindergarten, preschool and special education teachers will return to the classroom March 3.
UPDATE: The teachers union and the school district reached an agreement late Tuesday. The district has agreed to increase Covid-19 safety protocols. Kindergarten, preschool and special education teachers will return to the classroom March 3.
Lake Washington students in grades 6-12 will not return to in-person learning this school year
Parents whose kids attend school in the second largest district in the state are outraged and ready to send a message.
Parents whose kids attend school in the second largest district in the state are outraged and ready to send a message.
Gov. Inslee signs measure waiving some graduation requirements for individual students
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic.
Seattle teachers’ union balks at school return plan
The Seattle public teachers’ union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against the city school district over actions it took to try to return some students to classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Seattle public teachers’ union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against the city school district over actions it took to try to return some students to classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UW softball catcher Morganne Flores earns Seattle Sports Star of the Year nomination
For UW softball catcher, Morganne Flores, she's soaking up every moment being a part of the team.
For UW softball catcher, Morganne Flores, she's soaking up every moment being a part of the team.