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Why Did We Ever Send Sick Kids to School?
An overemphasis on attendance puts students’ health at risk and instills the value of working through illness. The pandemic has made it clear how dangerous that is.
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Staying home to avoid catching and spreading the coronavirus during the pandemic, for all the fear and anxiety it has caused, has come with one unexpected benefit for my family: My kids haven’t been sick once, not even with the common cold. My husband and I noticed this with a sense of relief after months of virtual schooling. We’re extremely fortunate that none of us have caught the coronavirus, but on top of that, our days and weeks hadn’t been upended by multiple colds or the flu over the past year. No missed work. No hospital bills. No sleepless nights.
Healthy Homes and Clean Buildings Act passes out of House Environment & Energy Committee
OLYMPIA – The House Environment & Energy Committee passed HB 1084, the Healthy Homes and Clean Buildings Act, in executive session today. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham), would make important progress to ensure Washington’s buildings are transitioned to clean energy by 2050. The Healthy Homes and Clean Buildings Act is part of a package of climate legislation requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to enact our state energy strategy and turn the tide on climate change. Sen. Marko Liias is the sponsor of the Senate companion bill, SB 5093.
Tammy Carpenter visited the Pip Moyer Recreation Center for the first time Tuesday to pick up pounds of free venison. She plans to make spaghetti sauce and meatloaf.