National PTA event emphasizes safe protocols for reopening schools

In a September 1st Facebook event hosted by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the CDC Foundation, a lineup of experts discussed the effects of COVID-19 on education and how educators can ensure safe practices as schools reopen across the country.  Hosted by NBC News’ Kate Snow, the event, referred to as a “back […]

Sheriff’s youth mentor program “leads the way” to brighter futures

Snohomish, Wash. September 3, 2021 – Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney’s first Lead the Way program for youths at the crossroads in life, came to a close with a graduation ceremony at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center on Thursday, September 2. Over the past eight weeks, attendees of this first-ever Sheriff’s Office program met once a […]

ESD opens “Woodway Center” new school for kindergarteners

EDMONDS, Wash., September 3, 2021 — Class is in session for kindergartners and preschoolers at Edmonds School District’s new school called “Woodway Center.” The school is home to children who live in the Sherwood and Westgate boundaries and will facilitate Kindergarten, Developmental Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool, and ECEAP classes. According to Woodway Center’s website, the school […]

A Tacoma university leaks names of unvaccinated students

TACOMA, Wash., September 3, 2021 — Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) leaked the names of their unvaccinated students. An email sent to individuals who qualified for vaccination exemptions included the names and email addresses of all other recipients of the same email. The identities of more than 160 unvaccinated students were publicly shared.  The email sent […]