School reopening plans changing in Pierce County
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
Puyallup School District pushes back in-person learning plan
The Puyallup School District said Thursday it is delaying its plan to bring back more students for in-person learning.
The Puyallup School District said Thursday it is delaying its plan to bring back more students for in-person learning.
Right at School childcare program in the Bethel School District serves as reopening model
Elementary students in the Bethel School District are positioned to begin a phased reopening plan in mid to late October.
Elementary students in the Bethel School District are positioned to begin a phased reopening plan in mid to late October.
Some families in Issaquah School District worried about sending kids back to classrooms
As some parents across Washington said they are eager to get their kids back into some form of classroom setting, others said they worry it may be too soon.
As some parents across Washington said they are eager to get their kids back into some form of classroom setting, others said they worry it may be too soon.
Puyallup School District set to reopen schools in phases beginning September 29
Despite coronavirus still spreading in communities in Washington, one school district is preparing to reopen schools and classrooms.
Despite coronavirus still spreading in communities in Washington, one school district is preparing to reopen schools and classrooms.
Parents have mixed feelings over students returning to Puyallup School District classrooms
Puyallup School District students are starting the process of heading back to classrooms, and parents have mixed reactions regarding the decision.
Puyallup School District students are starting the process of heading back to classrooms, and parents have mixed reactions regarding the decision.
Parents scramble after Tacoma Public Schools abruptly cancels return to in-person learning
Parents with kids enrolled in the South Sound’s largest school district are now scrambling after learning a planned return to in-person instruction for this coming Monday had been cancelled.
Parents with kids enrolled in the South Sound’s largest school district are now scrambling after learning a planned return to in-person instruction for this coming Monday had been cancelled.
Parents react to pivot in Tacoma Public Schools plan
In-person classes will not begin on Sept. 28 as originally planned.
In-person classes will not begin on Sept. 28 as originally planned.
Tacoma Public Schools delays start of in-person learning
On Thursday, Tacoma Public Schools announced it will not start in-person classes on Monday, Sept. 28 after all.
On Thursday, Tacoma Public Schools announced it will not start in-person classes on Monday, Sept. 28 after all.
Emotional Wellness Program helps students in Kent express their feelings during remote learning
It is an emotional rollercoaster for some families across the region adjusting to remote learning.
It is an emotional rollercoaster for some families across the region adjusting to remote learning.
WSU researchers say invasive Asian giant hornets could spread along the West Coast
Researchers have predicted that the Asian giant hornet, an invasive newcomer to the Pacific Northwest popularly dubbed the "murder hornet," will spread down much of the U.S. West Coast if it gains a foothold in Washington.
Researchers have predicted that the Asian giant hornet, an invasive newcomer to the Pacific Northwest popularly dubbed the "murder hornet," will spread down much of the U.S. West Coast if it gains a foothold in Washington.
Thousands of students at University of Washington move back to campus for fall semester
University of Washington welcome students back on campus on Tuesday with restrictions in place.
University of Washington welcome students back on campus on Tuesday with restrictions in place.
Issaquah School District announces plans to bring elementary school kids back into the classroom
As COVID cases drop, classrooms are getting ready to open.
As COVID cases drop, classrooms are getting ready to open.
University of Washington student sues for tuition refund
A graduate student at the University of Washington filed a lawsuit demanding tuition reimbursement after the school shifted most of its classes online for the remainder of the year.
A graduate student at the University of Washington filed a lawsuit demanding tuition reimbursement after the school shifted most of its classes online for the remainder of the year.
Digital divide leaves thousands of kids behind during remote learning
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
Digital divide leaves thousands of kids behind during remote learning
As parents and public school students settle in for remote learning this school year, many others in our state are being left behind during the pandemic.
As parents and public school students settle in for remote learning this school year, many others in our state are being left behind during the pandemic.
Rural families still struggling with connectivity issues for online learning
School districts in Washington state have distributed thousands of computers and other devices to students to assist them with remote learning during the pandemic, but many families are still facing connectivity issues in rural parts of the state.
School districts in Washington state have distributed thousands of computers and other devices to students to assist them with remote learning during the pandemic, but many families are still facing connectivity issues in rural parts of the state.
Local schools open for in-person learning give glimpse into rewards and risks
The vast majority of schools in Western Washington are starting the year with kids attending classes from home.
The vast majority of schools in Western Washington are starting the year with kids attending classes from home.
First day of school for Seattle Public Schools starting off with some technological hiccups
The first day of school for the largest school district in Washington started off with some technological problems.
The first day of school for the largest school district in Washington started off with some technological problems.
Pierce County begins considering reopening elementary schools
On Friday, the county’s department of health released new guidelines for districts, now stating due to lower COVID numbers, schools can consider gradually bringing back elementary school students for in-person learning.
On Friday, the county’s department of health released new guidelines for districts, now stating due to lower COVID numbers, schools can consider gradually bringing back elementary school students for in-person learning.