Washington state schools are planning to reopen in fall
Jun 15, 2020, 1:53 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 9:18 am
An empty parking lot is seen at Bothell High School on February 27, 2020 in Bothell, Wash., after being closed for disinfecting after a family member of a school staffer was quarantined for possible coronavirus. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
(Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
It’s certainly not a guarantee, but the Washington State Office of Public Instruction released 55 pages of guidance for reopening school districts in the fall, and is planning to move forward with at least part-time in-person classes. One catch: Not everyone is on board.
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