Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Seattle Public Schools not offering virtual learning option for grades 6-12
Seattle Public Schools announced virtual learning will not be offered to students in middle and high school this upcoming school year due to low enrollment.
Seattle Public Schools announced virtual learning will not be offered to students in middle and high school this upcoming school year due to low enrollment.
June Daugherty, former Washington women’s basketball coach, dies at 64
June Daugherty, the former Washington and Washington State women’s basketball coach who led the Huskies to seven NCAA Tournaments, has died. She was 64.
June Daugherty, the former Washington and Washington State women’s basketball coach who led the Huskies to seven NCAA Tournaments, has died. She was 64.
Future of nursing looks bright, but current shortage is more severe following pandemic
A nursing shortage has historically been an issue, but a local nurse and educator said it’s become more severe and uniform during the pandemic.
A nursing shortage has historically been an issue, but a local nurse and educator said it’s become more severe and uniform during the pandemic.
Seattle's Montlake Bridge to temporarily close
The Montlake Bridge near The University of Washington will be closed to vehicles from August 9 through Sept. 3.
The Montlake Bridge near The University of Washington will be closed to vehicles from August 9 through Sept. 3.
Montlake Bridge closure ahead
Starting next Monday there may be additional traffic around the University of Washington due to the Montlake Bridge closing. Pedestrian access will still be allowed and boat traffic will remain. This is the first phase of a two-phase project. The bridge is scheduled to reopen for cars on Sept 3.
Starting next Monday there may be additional traffic around the University of Washington due to the Montlake Bridge closing. Pedestrian access will still be allowed and boat traffic will remain. This is the first phase of a two-phase project. The bridge is scheduled to reopen for cars on Sept 3.
Spokane school district releases report on cotton-cleaning lesson controversy
The Spokane school district has released the findings of an investigation into an early May incident at a middle school when Black twin sisters were asked to clean cotton along with other students in a social studies class exploring the industrial revolution and the impact of the cotton gin.
The Spokane school district has released the findings of an investigation into an early May incident at a middle school when Black twin sisters were asked to clean cotton along with other students in a social studies class exploring the industrial revolution and the impact of the cotton gin.
King County offering vaccination clinics to students ahead of 2021-22 school year, including COVID vaccine
All K-12 students in Washington state will be required to have all vaccinations by the first day of instruction — regardless of whether instruction is remote or in-person.
All K-12 students in Washington state will be required to have all vaccinations by the first day of instruction — regardless of whether instruction is remote or in-person.
Families react to upcoming mask requirements at school this fall
State health officials are requiring masks at K-12 schools this fall.
State health officials are requiring masks at K-12 schools this fall.
Monsanto told to pay Washington teachers $185M over chemical exposure
Three schoolteachers in Washington state who sued chemical company Monsanto over exposure to materials in fluorescent lights have been awarded $185 million.
Three schoolteachers in Washington state who sued chemical company Monsanto over exposure to materials in fluorescent lights have been awarded $185 million.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Rolovich vaccine decision puts WSU in awkward position
Many colleges across the country are telling students a COVID-19 vaccination is required if they want to attend classes on campus during the upcoming academic year.
Many colleges across the country are telling students a COVID-19 vaccination is required if they want to attend classes on campus during the upcoming academic year.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
WSU coach won’t attend Pac-12 event due to vaccine mandate
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he will not participate on site at next week’s Pac-12 media day in Los Angeles after choosing not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he will not participate on site at next week’s Pac-12 media day in Los Angeles after choosing not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
UW Medicine study recruiting those recently diagnosed with COVID-19
UW Medicine is looking for individuals who recently tested positive for COVID-19 to partake in a study.
UW Medicine is looking for individuals who recently tested positive for COVID-19 to partake in a study.
New research from WSU shows many leaving the hospitality industry
Walking around on a summer night, it feels like Washington is back.
Walking around on a summer night, it feels like Washington is back.
Bellevue startup's dream of changing educational access garners $1.7 million investment
Three young men from Bellevue have created a $1.7 million business in a matter of months, focusing that business on changing educational access for kids around the world.
Three young men from Bellevue have created a $1.7 million business in a matter of months, focusing that business on changing educational access for kids around the world.