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.
Demand for private schools leads to waitlist pool and expansion amid uncertainty for some public schools
It’s the type of noise we don’t hear as often, the bustle of kids outside a school playground.
It’s the type of noise we don’t hear as often, the bustle of kids outside a school playground.
Fife primary school halts in-person learning after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
Washington schools find unique ways to adapt to in-person learning
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
Police recommend charges in WSU frat alcohol poisoning death
Through interviews, police learned that the night Samuel Martinez died was "Big/Little Night," an event when older fraternity members called "bigs" for "big brother" join their "littles" in drinking.
Through interviews, police learned that the night Samuel Martinez died was "Big/Little Night," an event when older fraternity members called "bigs" for "big brother" join their "littles" in drinking.
Peninsula School District welcoming 6th graders back to classrooms
Classroom instruction is expanding and this time for sixth graders in the South Sound.
Classroom instruction is expanding and this time for sixth graders in the South Sound.
Tacoma teachers plan sickout to send message, but school district not deterred
Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom.
Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom.
Washington state bill advances that would ban Native American mascots at schools
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
Seattle Public Schools delays return to in-person learning
Seattle Public Schools pushed back a start date for in-person learning, meaning some preschool, kindergarten and first grade students will stay home at least a week longer than expected.
Seattle Public Schools pushed back a start date for in-person learning, meaning some preschool, kindergarten and first grade students will stay home at least a week longer than expected.