Schools are the cornerstones of our community. Last week, Governor Jay Inslee and Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal directed all schools statewide to close until April 27 at the earliest. We know that school closures will have a serious impact on Washington’s families. Here are some resources for families affected by this disruption.
- Parents of students who receive free or reduced-price school meals should contact their school district about meal distribution.
- School closure FAQ.
- Tips for talking to your children about school closures.
- Questions and answers from the US Department of Education about providing services to children with disabilities.
- Financial education resources from Financial Education Public Private Partnership (great resources for older students).
- Printable social studies lessons and activities for students from the Pulitzer Center.
- Free virtual museum tours from London to Seoul.
- Women’s History Month lessons and conversation kits for students of all ages.
- Online Physical Education Network’s tools for creating an active home.
- List of online mathematics resources for remote learning.
- World language learning from PBS and Georgia Virtual Learning.