Washington state officials are considering loosening guidelines to reopen schools
Under the proposed guidance, up to half the state's 300 school districts would meet the benchmark to start educating their youngest learners in-person at least part-time.About Education Lab
Education Lab is a project of the Seattle Times that spotlights promising approaches to persistent challenges in public education. Our team reports on issues like improving school discipline, parent education, math instruction and more. Our goal? To connect parents, students and educators to drive innovative solutions.
Funding
Washington youth nonprofits, struggling to retain volunteers and funding, get $9.4 million in COVID-19 relief
The grant marks the first major statewide investment in Washington youth nonprofits, ranging from child care centers and education programs to athletic and faith-based groups. The awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Equity
Washington youth nonprofits, struggling to retain volunteers and funding, get $9.4 million in COVID-19 relief
The grant marks the first major statewide investment in Washington youth nonprofits, ranging from child care centers and education programs to athletic and faith-based groups. The awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Teacher Diversity
Why are 89% of Washington teachers white?
Special Education
Everyone is struggling with remote learning — but it's been harder on these students
It’s hard to say exactly how foster youth are faring through the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new report offers an early glimpse. One major insight: The shift to distance learning was especially hard on foster youth.
Tools & Resources
Ignite Education Lab 2019
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Education Lab Interesting Questions
We’re reporting on mental health and schools. And we need your help.
Depression. Anxiety. Suicide. Those are the words that often come up when people talk about youth mental health. And for good reason: CDC data suggest suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for adolescents. Feelings of hopelessness have shot up by 33% among Washington tenth graders in the past decade, statewide data shows. And...
Education Lab en español
Ed Lab En Español: Actualización sobre la última orientación e investigación respecto de la reapertura de las escuelas en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19
Los funcionarios federales están presionando a las escuelas para que reabran, aunque los asesores todavÃa no se han definido con respecto a cuestiones fundamentales, por ejemplo en qué grado los niños propagan el virus y si los cierres pueden contener la propagación.
Discipline
Illinois stopped secluding and restraining students at school. Will other states follow suit?
Illinois lawmakers want federal officials to crack down on states that allow staff to seclude or restrain children at school.