‘COVID slide’: Academia adjusts to student-achievement decline
In educational circles, it’s called “COVID slide,” and it refers students whose academics took a turn for the worse during the pandemic. Students’ grades or test scores declined due to the pandemic or the challenge of adjusting to virtual learning. Although many schools have returned to in-person instruction, some students are still struggling. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Getty Images)
Seattle City Council passes ‘Pay Up’ bill, raising wages for certain gig workers
The Seattle City Council on Tuesday took the first of several planned steps to improve wages and working conditions for app-based workers, unanimously passing the “Pay Up” bill, increasing wage and mileage requirements for on-demand gig workers. The bill, co-sponsored by Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Andrew Lewis, requires companies to pay per-minute and per-mile rates to delivery drivers on apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, beginning when drivers accept an order. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Steve Ringman)
20-year high: Traffic deaths spike in Washington
Deaths on Washington state’s roads hit a 20-year high last year, according to the Traffic Safety Commission. In 2021, 663 fatalities were reported. Preliminary data for 2022 indicates the trend will continue to increase, with more deaths in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year. Washington State Patrol Sgt. Darren Wright said things like speeding and distracted driving are often to blame and make the crashes more severe. Continue reading at KING 5.
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