Back-To-School 101: Treating kids with possible COVID-19 symptoms
Dr. Kristi Rice, a pediatrician at Providence Family Medicine - Northpointe, says the most common symptoms sending kids home or to the doctor these days is a cough and runny nose.
Education
'I was counting the days': 5th and 6th graders return to class on hybrid schedule
It's a long-awaited day for students, parents and teachers. Thousands of 5th and 6th grade students are learning face-to-face again.
Yakima schoolteacher named finalist for presidential award
First-grade teacher Julie Fry of Yakima’s Roosevelt Elementary is no stranger to the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). She’s been nominated for the award on numerous occasions in her longstanding tenure in the Yakima School District.
White House says teacher vaccinations are 'not a requirement to reopen'
White House officials affirmed Wednesday that they do not believe teacher vaccinations should be mandatory for schools to reopen, though they do agree teachers should be prioritized like frontline workers. President Joe Biden said Tuesday in a CNN town hall…
Back-To-School 101: Keeping your 5th and 6th graders on track on a hybrid schedule
On Wednesday, Elementary schools in Spokane are welcoming fifth and sixth grade students for the first time in nearly a year.
Her Recession: School districts' hybrid schedule posing challenges for families
The news of Spokane's fifth and sixth graders heading back to class is welcome for many, especially since it's been nearly a year since they've stepped foot in school. However, it's become a challenge for some working families.
Washington adjusts school reopening guidance with hope of seeing more students return to classrooms
Governor Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that the state is adjusting its school reopening guidance to allow more Washington students to return to in-person learning in a greater capacity.
Washington Legislature passes graduation waiver measure
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic. The Senate on Tuesday passed the measure on a 45-2 vote, and…
New bill seeks to create regional apprenticeship programs across Washington
A proposed bill aims to establish apprenticeship programs in school districts across Washington state.
Washington Legislature passes graduation waiver measure
The Washington Legislature has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic.
Gonzaga hopes to fully return to in-person instruction this fall
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Leaders at Gonzaga University announced Monday they hope to fully return to in-person instruction, housing and campus activities for the upcoming fall semester. The university has been operating in a hybrid model this school year, with most…
CDC: Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The nation’s top public health agency on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic. Here's the latest virus news.
In new Covid-19 guidance, CDC recommends 5 key strategies to reopen schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released guidelines for reopening schools, including "five key mitigation strategies" for returning to in-person school safely. Those five key strategies are: the universal and correct wearing of masks; physical distancing;…
Parents: Have you had to shift your schedule to accommodate children learning on a hybrid schedule?
More and more students are returning to classrooms, but many are transitioning through a hybrid schedule.
Spokane Public Schools begins vaccinating teachers and staff
Spokane Public Schools is vaccinating hundreds of teachers and staff who are eligible under Phase 1B.
Mead SD replacement levy leading with 'yes' votes by narrow margin
Those in favor of a replacement levy for Mead schools are leading by a narrow margin of less than 1,000 votes on Wednesday, leaving the race still too close to call.
Spokane Public Schools replacement levy likely to pass, preliminary results show
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Preliminary results show Spokane voters are likely to approve a replacement levy for Spokane Public Schools. A second wave of results shows…
Tuesday marks deadline for levy votes across Eastern Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Tuesday is the last day to get your ballot in the mail for school levies around Eastern Washington. Spokane, Mead, Central Valley, West Valley and Cheney are just a few of the districts with levies on the…
Back-To-School 101: The slow, safe return to high school sports
Last month, the WIAA released a plan for a return to play this semester and that plan is moving forward this month.
Coeur d'Alene Public Schools brings middle, high school students back four days a week, loosens quarantine protocol
The school district scaled back to two days a week in the fall last year after seeing concerning COVID-19 trends in secondary students and staff.
Spokane Public Schools to host webinar on fifth, sixth graders' return to the classroom
Spokane Public Schools is hosting a webinar Monday evening regarding fifth and sixth graders returning to the classroom.
CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release guidance on school reopenings in the coming week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House briefing on Friday. During the briefing, CNN's Sara Murray asked Walensky about…
Schools detail quarantine guidelines as more students come back
More students are heading back to school and more parents are concerned about the risk of their children being exposed to COVID.
Pullman School District spending $725,000 for teacher bonuses in pandemic
PULLMAN, Wash -- With most of their students still learning from home, the Pullman School District announced Wednesday teachers will be given bonuses of up to $2,000 for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
