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Will Washington schools reopen? The decision might be yours to make

Jul 13, 2020, 12:27 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 8:55 am

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Deciding whether or not to reopen schools for in-person instruction will be up to local school districts, says Chris Reykdal, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction. ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss why that puts you in a position to get out there and advocate for what you want.

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Will Washington schools reopen? The decision might be yours to make