Spokane's Public Montessori explained
Spokane Public Schools' Ryan Lancaster produced a short video to explain the district's combined Montessori school.
Extra Credit archive for Feb. 2015
FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 2015
Career diplomat will oversee WSU international programs
"He brings a wealth of experience literally from around the globe ... " -- Provost Dan Bernardo on Asif J. Chaudhry's selection as vice president for international programs.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2015
It's time to register
Spokane Public Schools and Central Valley School District kindergarten registration is next week.
TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 2015
Former Miss Universe will keynote International Women's Day forum at WSU
Mpule Kwelagobe, who in 1999 became the first woman from Africa to be crowned Miss Universe, now is a social activist for women and youth.
Students awarded full scholarships to Gonzaga, Whitworth
Scholarships given to students based on their abilities, commitment and care for their communities.
Women more affected by mental illness
Women are more affected by mental illness than men, according to a Washington State University professor's study.
MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015
Rogers HS team bounces to state
Rogers High School's basketball team will play in the state tournament starting Friday at Mount Spokane High School.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2015
Peace Corps again gives GU top ranking
Gonzaga University is among the nation’s top-ranked Peace Corps volunteer-producing institution among “Small Colleges and Universities” for the third consecutive year.
Is your first grader ready for college?
This NY Times story does a great job of articulating how kids are being groomed to go to college from day one.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2015
A for apple
Washington State University to study cider apple qualities and buyer preferences.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2015
Students need breakfast
More kids are eating breakfast at school across the U.S., but Washington lags in reaching eligible low-income children.
TUESDAY, FEB. 10, 2015
WSU researcher solves milky rain mystery
The "milky rain" many experienced last week in the Pacific Northwest came from ancient saline lake nearly 500 miles away, according to Washington State University meteorologist Nic Loyd.
Alumni commits $100k to proposed new WSU medical school in Spokane
Washington State University’s bid for a new medical school is getting a $100,000 boost from a 1979 graduate.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2015
SPS video on blended learning
Increasingly more teachers are using technology combined with lecture and activities to teach lessons.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2015
UW President Michael Young leaving for Texas A&M
News organizations in College Station, Texas and Seattle are reporting that University of Washington President Michael Young is the sole finalist to lead Texas A&M University.
Mmm...that veggie burger looks yummy
A WSU study shows people are easily swayed by initial images of food.
MONDAY, FEB. 2, 2015
Retired EWU president Rodolfo Arevalo receives emeritus status
The EWU Board of Trustees approved the ceremonial designation of "president emeritus" as a way of recognizing a distinguished career.
Cheap college credits
North Central High School to host Running Start information night on Tuesday.
From the cafeteria to the lecture hall, news and notes on education
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