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.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
International students must leave the US if colleges only available online in fall, feds say
New federal guidelines say international students must leave the country or risk deportation if their schools decide to offer online-only classes in the fall.
New federal guidelines say international students must leave the country or risk deportation if their schools decide to offer online-only classes in the fall.
Parents react to federal government pressure to reopen schools to fullest extent
Parents react to President Trump's call to reopen schools this fall.
Parents react to President Trump's call to reopen schools this fall.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Petition calls for WSU to award refunds should virus outbreak close campus
A soon-to-be freshman at the Washington State University in Pullman is asking the college to reconsider a policy.
A soon-to-be freshman at the Washington State University in Pullman is asking the college to reconsider a policy.
At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
Pediatricians recommend kids back in classrooms to the fullest extent possible
Tens of thousands of pediatricians across America are taking a stand on how they feel about schools this fall.
Tens of thousands of pediatricians across America are taking a stand on how they feel about schools this fall.
105 UW students in frat houses test positive for coronavirus
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.