Every week, our staff sends each other news articles, videos, and resource lists that we find interesting, compelling, or important. We'd like to broaden our conversation and invite you to join us as we share, learn, and grow together. We hope you'll find use in some of the content we share, and we would love to know what you're reading too.

If you'd like to share something with our team, please comment below or email us at wainfo@stand.org and we'll send it around to our staff. Thank you for being a part of our conversation and for joining us as we stand up for students together

Anti-Racism

If you really want to make a difference in Black lives, change how you teach white kids - Education Post

Back to school feels

‘Overwhelming’: Shoreline parents worry about intensity of remote learning schedules – KING5

‘We gotta be water’: Some tips for navigating the remote start to the school year – Kitsap Sun

Student mental health

Members of Spokane district’s mental health team describe effort to aid students with distance-learning – Spokesman Review

Schools brace for mental health challenges during covid-19 and civil unrest – Education Writers Association

Education policy and funding

Are all-remote districts really saving that much money this fall? – Education Week

Master-Based Learning in Washington State – State Board of Education

Basic Needs & Resources

Pandemic-EBT application deadline has been extended to Sep. 11 for families eligible for free or reduced-price school meals - OSPI

King County Schools COVID-19 Response Toolkit - King County

Ready to Partner (bilingual tool to support parent and teacher partnerships) – Learning Heroes, Univision, and National PTA