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Will Washington schools reopen? The decision might be yours to make

Jul 13, 2020, 12:27 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 8:55 am

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Deciding whether or not to reopen schools for in-person instruction will be up to local school districts, says Chris Reykdal, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction. KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss why that puts you in a position to get out there and advocate for what you want.

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Will Washington schools reopen? The decision might be yours to make