Superintendents from Texas, Florida, Washington, North Carolina and other states are pushing for an organized plan to vaccinate the country s teachers and school staff more quickly, in order to allow
High school dedicated to maritime industry education opening in Des Moines
The Maritime High School curriculum will center on the environment, marine science, and maritime careers. Students across the region who are interested can apply.
The sea otter spotted near the mouth of the Elwha River. (Photo: Island Adventures Whale Watching) Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 1:00 PM PST January 14, 2021
SEATTLE Teenagers in western Washington who are interested in careers in the maritime industry will soon have a place to hone their understanding of the sea.
The Port of Seattle announced its partnership with Highline Public Schools this week to open a new regional high school dedicated to education and careers in the maritime industry.
But the number of failing grades and absences is skyrocketing.
During the first marking period of the 2020-21 school year, the number of students in Broward County receiving one or more failing grades is 11%, up from 4% during the first marking period a year ago, officials said. The number of students who have missed 15 or more days of school is currently 8,200, up from 1,700 at this point a year ago. It is absolutely imperative that we open our schools. We have demonstrated that we can do that safely, said Runcie.
At a smaller district in Washington state, Superintendent Susan Enfield of Highline Public Schools says she doesn t have a good answer for her staff about vaccines because of what she calls a lack of guidance from the state.