Even before full approval of Pfizer's COVID vaccine, a majority of parents polled said their kids would feel safer in school if classmates and teachers were vaccinated.

The era of COVID has elevated video games to the top of the list of modern teaching tools

"We won't gamble with the health of our children, our educators and school staff, nor the health of the communities they serve," Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said in announcing vaccine mandate.

With the new school year barely underway, COVID outbreaks, mask disputes and growing levels of uncertainty dominated the education news in many communities.