{"id":9444,"date":"2023-06-24T18:19:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T18:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/hprc\/?p=9444"},"modified":"2023-08-03T17:00:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T17:00:37","slug":"early-learning-community-brief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/hprc\/early-learning-community-brief\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Learning Community Brief"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ReOpening Schools Safely and Educating Youth (ROSSEY) project is a partnership between the Yakima School District (YSD) and the University of Washington. Together, we\u2019re hoping to learn if providing health education and COVID-19 testing through the YSD to families and students can help students return to school safely and increase families\u2019 physical and mental well-being. <\/p>\n

The Early Learning (EL) study is happening at the same time as the larger ROSSEY study in all YSD elementary schools. Families enrolled in the EL study will receive health education materials this summer. Here is what we\u2019ve learned so far about our EL participating families!<\/p>\n

WHO PARTICIPATED<\/h2>\n

There are 49 students and 49 parents who are helping us understand their concerns about COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and returning to school.<\/p>\n

Early Learning Students<\/h4>\n

Of the 49 students, 53% are male and over half (53%) of students speak both English and Spanish. Eighty-two percent of students are Hispanic, 14% are White and 3% Black, American Indian, Alaska Native or from another ethnicity.<\/p>\n

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Parents<\/h4>\n

Most parents (45%) speak both English and Spanish. Thirty-nine percent of parents have a high school diploma and 15% have a college or graduate degree.<\/p>\n

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WHAT WE LEARNED<\/h2>\n

Healthy Behaviors<\/h4>\n

YSD Early Learning students are doing their part to stay healthy and lower the spread of COVID-19 in their community.<\/p>\n

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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS<\/h2>\n
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What we heard from parents:<\/h4>\n