The unique challenge of being a teacher and a parent this fall
A Washington woman talks about the challenges ahead as she wears two hats, a teacher and parent.
A Washington woman talks about the challenges ahead as she wears two hats, a teacher and parent.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
Washington parents dealing with tough choices when it comes to education
Parents all across western Washington are dealing with some really tough choices right now when it comes to educating their kids. Some even debating quitting their jobs so they can help with online learning.
Parents all across western Washington are dealing with some really tough choices right now when it comes to educating their kids. Some even debating quitting their jobs so they can help with online learning.
Parents in Tacoma overwhelmed by sample school day schedule
Students in Tacoma are heading back to school in three weeks. And after the district released a sample of what a day would look like for students learning remotely, parents are concerned.
Students in Tacoma are heading back to school in three weeks. And after the district released a sample of what a day would look like for students learning remotely, parents are concerned.
Parents to Pierce County Health Director: 'Let our kids go to school!'
Parents and students are getting ready for the opening bell to a school year that's starting with mostly remote-learning and lots of uncertainty.
Parents and students are getting ready for the opening bell to a school year that's starting with mostly remote-learning and lots of uncertainty.
COVID-19 restrictions halts students from receiving state required teacher certificate
In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic, more teachers are needed as school districts head into remote learning this fall.
In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic, more teachers are needed as school districts head into remote learning this fall.
Parents in Seattle can expect a more condensed school day when it comes to online learning
The superintendent of largest school district in Washington state talks about how online learning will look like this fall.
The superintendent of largest school district in Washington state talks about how online learning will look like this fall.
Working single mom shares challenges of kids attending school at home
Students across Western Washington are preparing to return to school at home.
Students across Western Washington are preparing to return to school at home.
A Seattle family's decision to go from private to public school
Families are just several days or a few weeks away from going back to school, and most of them will be doing it from home.
Families are just several days or a few weeks away from going back to school, and most of them will be doing it from home.
Experts say families need to evolve to meet challenges of online schooling
Educational experts say first through third grade are usually the most pivotal period for a student's academic development.
Educational experts say first through third grade are usually the most pivotal period for a student's academic development.
Frustrated with remote learning, single mom of five decides to home school kids
Remote learning didn't work for all students last spring. Let's be honest -- it did not work for too many of them.
Remote learning didn't work for all students last spring. Let's be honest -- it did not work for too many of them.
Infection modeling suggests schools could reopen, but not without significant risk
While parents and teachers scramble to prepare their kids for school this fall, either via online learning or mixing in-person instruction, health officials say there is no 100% way to eliminate the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
While parents and teachers scramble to prepare their kids for school this fall, either via online learning or mixing in-person instruction, health officials say there is no 100% way to eliminate the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
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.