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Articles from the August 18, 2021 edition


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  • Gov. Inslee mandates vaccines for educators, school workers

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Aug 18, 2021

    OLYMPIA - If you work, volunteer or contract with a daycare, public school district, state community college or university, roll up your sleeve. Under a new gubernatorial proclamation Wednesday, Aug. 18, everyone working at a daycare, public school district, community college or university in the state will be required to be fully vaccinated prior to Oct. 18 or lose their job, and possible unemployment benefits. Gov. Inslee also issued a new order requiring everyone to cover...

  • Pasco superintendent to lead state association

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Aug 18, 2021

    PASCO — School District Superintendent Michelle Whitney was elected Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the Washington Association of School Administrators 2021-22 president-elect. Next July, she will become the organization's next president, replacing Bremerton School District Superintendent Aaron Leavell. "I look forward to bringing my experiences, connections, heart, and passion for serving you as we unify, recover, and achieve," Whitney told organization members. " "Michelle Whitney i...