Mukilteo School District changes COVID-19 policies amid a spike in cases

MUKILTEO, Wash., January 16, 2022 – With the Mukilteo School District reducing the period of self-quarantine and isolation for those who have tested positive or been exposed to the COVID-19 virus from 10 to 5 days, families are left with questions regarding the well-being of their community.  In an announcement released last Friday by the […]

Pandemic Pods Distance Learning

Parents turn to pandemic pods during distance learning. By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff This fall, as schools across Snohomish County began the academic year in full remote learning, parents are forming learning pods for their children, allowing small groups to learn together at home. Pandemic pods have become immensely popular during distance learning […]

ESD Bus drivers protest after losing healthcare amidst pandemic

By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Hundreds of bus drivers have lost their health insurance amidst the pandemic. The Edmonds School District eliminated their positions ascribable to the current academic year distance learning model.  In mid-August, 175 Edmonds School District drivers were notified that their jobs were being eliminated due to a loss of […]

Edmonds School District working to ensure equitable education to thousands

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Photo caption: Edmonds School District student uses district issued laptop at home. Photo courtesy of the Edmonds School District. As schools across the state plan an academic school year for remote instruction, educators are developing strategies to provide equitable opportunities for academic success for their most vulnerable students. […]