Inside pandemic school School is back in session. It's a bit exciting, a bit scary, and a lot weird. Today we go inside the first day of school at Mount View Elementary School in White Center to see what pandemic school looks like in action. Kate Walters
A charter amendment struck down, a late school bus, and another mask mandate, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Publicola publisher and editor Erica Barnett, The Stranger associate editor Rich Smith, and Washington State Wire publisher DJ Wilson. Sarah Leibovitz
Casual Friday: Middle school mask fashion It was a packed week, especially for students and families around the city. We get into that, and how a fried chicken restaurant is supporting other local businesses with KUOW's Jeannie Yandel and Mentor Washington's James Miles. Clare McGrane
Here's what back-to-school will look like in Seattle Face masks, outdoor lunches, and three feet of distance: The first day of school is going to look a little different for Seattle Public School students this year. Kate Walters
Back to school (for real this time) Many students will be stepping into their classrooms tomorrow for the first time since before the pandemic. But what will school look like given skyrocketing cases, no vaccines for kids under 12 and a bevy of rules around masks and distancing? Clare McGrane
What I heard when I returned to school Many students are going back to school for in-person learning. RadioActive youth producer Charlotte Engrav is one of them. She feels mixed emotions. In this creative audio diary told entirely through sound, she shares her experience with anxiety during school after over a year of virtual classes. Charlotte Engrav
Washington issues vaccine mandate for K-12 staff and new state mask requirement All school employees in Washington state must get a Covid-19 vaccine, or risk losing their job. Also, masks will once again be required in most indoor settings starting Monday, August 23, according to the latest mandates from Gov. Jay Inslee. Kate Walters
Misinformation could be behind trailing youth vaccinations in WA Youth ages 12 to 17 years old are lagging behind when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to data from the Washington State Department of Health, the majority of eligible youth are not vaccinated so far. Esmy Jimenez
Mother of boy locked in 'cage' at Seattle school files lawsuit Seattle Public Schools faces a new lawsuit for repeatedly locking an eight-year-old child in an outdoor enclosure that staff referred to as 'the cage.' Joshua McNichols
What justifies clearing a homeless encampment? Seattle city officials move to clear a homeless encampment in Miller Park neighborhood. Students are back in the classroom, but debate remains around measuring learning loss. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Bill Radke
