WA Bill Would Add Financial Literacy Class to Grad Requirements
Rep Skyer Rude (R) Walla Walla's bill would be "flexible" and allow schools to teach it anytime during four years.
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Enrollment Drops Could Close, Consolidate Some Western WA Schools
While overall statewide numbers are higher than last year, enrollment figures are still down a bit from the year prior to COVID.
Washington State Ranks in Top 10 for Least Student Debt
Are you still chained to your old alma mater, not in school spirit, but in the form of student debt? You're definitely not alone.
Our friends at WalletHub did the research, crunched the numbers and, as it turns out, Washington State is one of the states with the least amount of student debt...
Docuseries on School Suicide Prevention Programs Feature Local Schools
This docuseries is aimed towards expressing the benefit of the Hope squad to other schools.
Some School Districts to Crack Down on Unruly School Board Meetings with Unmasked People
Some local school districts are letting the public know that they won't tolerate people at school board meetings who refuse to wear masks or act unruly.
Recent meetings in Wenatchee and Moses Lake have become contentious and angry over various issues, and a large group of unmasked people forced the Wenatchee board to recess twice
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Wenatchee, Moses Lake Districts Alert Public on Mask Requirements at School Board Meetings; Wenatchee Outlines Actions if Disruptions Occur
At least two North Central Washington school districts are alerting the public about masks requirements at school board meetings.
The Wenatchee and Moses Lake districts released statements Wednesday saying masks will be required at upcoming indoor public meetings, in compliance with state orders
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Rep. Newhouse Happy with new CDC Guidelines for Schools
4th District Rep. Dan Newhouse says it's good for kids now that the CDC has updated its physical distancing requirements from six feet to three.
He says many of the districts have wanted to shift back to more in-person learning for a while
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Contact Tracing Now Local, and Rising COVID Rates in Young People Not Because of School
Contact tracing after a positive COVID-19 test is being moved to a local team for investigations.
Chelan-Douglas Health District Chief Medical Officer Dr. Malcom Butler says you will be asked questions only if you test positive, and it will be done by your provider
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Community Foundation of NCW Distributes Over $106,000 to School Districts
The Community Foundation of NCW has put forward roughly $106,000 toward 21 North Central Washington school districts, thanks to donations from the September 'Back to Basics' campaign.
The funds will support students basic needs such as clothing, food, personal hygiene items and school supplies
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Non-Committal on Kids Returning to School
When Governor Jay Inslee extended the stay home order last week through at least May 4th, one the first questions was … how will that affect the school closure order, currently set to be lifted April 24th?
During a YouTube Q&A, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says it's unclear.
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