New report on potential outcomes of reopening schools
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports
With fall sports postponed, one local organization looks to fill the gap for kids
One local organization is working to find outlets for children for the upcoming school year.
One local organization is working to find outlets for children for the upcoming school year.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Seattle schools officially go online this fall but some specifics remain elusive
On Wednesday Seattle’s school board voted unanimously to begin school this fall online. The district is also working to expand childcare and detail how to provide in-person instruction for special needs students.
On Wednesday Seattle’s school board voted unanimously to begin school this fall online. The district is also working to expand childcare and detail how to provide in-person instruction for special needs students.
Lawsuit filed against Washington state for 'denying basic education' to special needs children amid COVID-19
Three families with children who have special needs are filing a lawsuit against the state.
Three families with children who have special needs are filing a lawsuit against the state.
Puyallup teachers to report back to classrooms this fall
As reopening plans keep rolling out for schools, some districts want all of their teachers to report to the classroom in person. That is, even if all of their students will be learning virtually full-time from home.
As reopening plans keep rolling out for schools, some districts want all of their teachers to report to the classroom in person. That is, even if all of their students will be learning virtually full-time from home.
Looming conversations about college football this fall amid COVID-19 has sports fans 'anxious'
Sports fans can’t seem to wrap their heads around a Saturday this fall without college football.
Sports fans can’t seem to wrap their heads around a Saturday this fall without college football.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Advocate encourages finding ways to reconnect vulnerable students with school community
Now that state leaders have provided school districts a set framework to follow, advocates for education and equity are pulling for the community to find solutions for families that face greater barriers.
Now that state leaders have provided school districts a set framework to follow, advocates for education and equity are pulling for the community to find solutions for families that face greater barriers.
Parents of incoming kindergarteners weigh decision to enroll or not this fall
With online school, some parents of incoming kindergarten students wonder if it's worth enrolling.
With online school, some parents of incoming kindergarten students wonder if it's worth enrolling.
Most schools should go online-only and cancel sports, Inslee says
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday that schools in the majority of Washington’s counties should strongly consider online-only learning for students this fall due to COVID-19 and canceling or postponing sports and all other in-person extracurricular activities.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday that schools in the majority of Washington’s counties should strongly consider online-only learning for students this fall due to COVID-19 and canceling or postponing sports and all other in-person extracurricular activities.
Commentary: ?We Are United? Pac-12 player campaign is admirable, but doomed without ability to form a union
Players have more leverage with schools relying on a season to prevent more financial losses. But can they stay united throughout the entire process?
Players have more leverage with schools relying on a season to prevent more financial losses. But can they stay united throughout the entire process?
A generation of students reinventing how they learn and socialize
A high school student is finding ways to cope with the uncertainties created by pandemic.
A high school student is finding ways to cope with the uncertainties created by pandemic.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
ASU joins lawsuit over order that requires international students not attending in-person classes to head home
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Google to offer career certificates it says are equivalent to a 4-year college degree
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
Tacoma Public Schools unveils 2 options for students in fall of 2020
Tacoma Public Schools is unveiling its approach to the upcoming school year.
Tacoma Public Schools is unveiling its approach to the upcoming school year.