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News >  Education

Spokane Public Schools’ ‘trifecta of sports venues’ coming into focus

Fri., Aug. 26, 2022

As he stood on the downtown stadium construction site Wednesday afternoon, Greg Forsyth couldn’t hide his enthusiasm.

News >  Education

What’s next for Joe Albi? Area officials dream up future possibilities for demolished stadium site

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 26, 2022

There’s nothing left of Albi Stadium but the echoes.

News >  Education

New teacher contract could help Spokane Public Montessori in push toward regaining status

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 19, 2022

Spokane Public Montessori no longer has official status as a Montessori-recognized school, and it’s unclear when it could regain that distinction.

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‘What, me Worry?’: Mad Magazine still going at 70

Thu., Aug. 18, 2022

For American kids coming of age in the early 1970s, Mad magazine was many things.

News >  Education

‘It means the world’: As inflation drives up back-to-school prices, hundreds turn out for free supplies

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 17, 2022

By 10 Wednesday morning, the sun already was baking the pavement at the corner of Ruby and Indiana as hundreds of families stood patiently.

News >  K-12 education

Spokane teachers approve new labor contract

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 16, 2022

Teachers needed little time Monday night to ratify a three-year contract with Spokane Public Schools that guarantees them the same cost-of-living increases as other state employees.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga’s Truong sisters fight against stereotypes, look to empower younger generations of Asian American athletes

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 15, 2022

When Gonzaga basketball stars Kayleigh and Kaylynne Truong signed a name, image and likeness deal this summer, it wasn’t about the money.

News >  Education

State issues new COVID-19 guidelines for schools in Washington

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 10, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday issued updated COVID-19 guidance for school districts.

News >  Education

Spokane Public Schools optimistic about transportation after uncertainty over bus setup

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 9, 2022

With more bus drivers moving through the pipeline and more students expected to walk to class, Spokane Public Schools hopes to see fewer problems this year getting kids to and from school on time.

News >  K-12 education

Washington high school juniors and seniors would be able to earn credit for jobs under new plan

Tue., Aug. 9, 2022

The goal, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said Thursday, is to give students an additional reward for what they are learning in the workplace.

News >  Education

All Spokane Public Schools student will be eligible for free lunch this school year

Tue., Aug. 9, 2022

All students in Spokane Public Schools will continue to receive free meals this year despite the disappearance of the pandemic-era federal free lunch program.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

NCAA changing format of women’s basketball tournament; Spokane to host one of two super regionals in 2025

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 5, 2022

The NCAA women’s basketball regionals will return to Spokane in 2025, bigger and better than ever.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women to open, close WCC schedule with BYU

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

Gonzaga will open and close its West Coast Conference women’s basketball schedule this year with rival BYU, the league announced Tuesday.

News >  Education

From teaching math and martial arts to coaching track, U-High principal Keven Frandsen to retire after varied career

Mon., June 27, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the latest in a Spokesman-Review series on longtime teachers who are retiring.

News >  Education

Mead’s Dori Whitford hated school growing up. Now, she’s retiring after decades as a teacher

Sun., June 26, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the latest in a Spokesman-Review series on longtime teachers who are retiring.

News >  Education

Roger Widmer traded a mechanic’s life for a teacher’s. He reflects on life in the classroom as he prepares to retire

Wed., June 22, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the third installment in a Spokesman-Review series on teachers in local school districts retiring after long careers in education.

News >  Education

Half a century later, WSU’s history-making female athletes reflect on the fight for Title IX

UPDATED: Wed., June 22, 2022

For Karen Troianello, there’s no tearjerker quite like the state girls cross country meet in Pasco each year.

News >  Education

‘Find something you love’: Central Valley teacher urges student to find passion

Tue., June 21, 2022

Editor’s note: During the next several days The Spokesman-Review will highlight teachers in local school districts who are retiring.

News >  K-12 education

‘She can teach anyone and everyone how to read’: Ellen Rush says goodbye to Madison Elementary after 42 years

Mon., June 20, 2022

“They absolutely love school,” Rush said. “They think I’m funny even though I’m not, but the main thing is the amazing growth they have.”

News >  Education

North Central graduate’s 2,430 days of perfect attendance are only a small part of her inspirational journey

Thu., June 9, 2022

When North Central High School senior Courtney Knutson walks onto the Podium stage Saturday afternoon and accepts her diploma, she will have completed an extraordinary journey.

News >  K-12 education

Dishman Hills High School: Inspired by a teacher, Ka’din Rahman-Adamson hopes to become one

Thu., June 9, 2022

Going into his sophomore year of high school, Ka’din Rahman-Adamson was looking for some room to grow.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane Public Schools to discuss safety improvements, including vape-sensing technology in bathrooms

UPDATED: Tue., June 7, 2022

Spokane Public Schools officials will share the district’s progress and plans to address safety concerns during a board meeting Wednesday night.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Fighting fire with Freier: Spokane Valley’s ‘Fire Science Guy’ warns middle schoolers of the powerful danger their fun can bring

UPDATED: Mon., June 6, 2022

“I’ve been doing this for a long time, so I know that this age group (10 to 14) is responsible for a lot of fires, ” Freier said to the class at Centennial Middle School.

News >  Education

Looking to boost Native American education while preserving tribal culture, federal education representatives visit North Idaho as $1 million grant rolls out

UPDATED: Sat., June 4, 2022

DE SMET, Idaho – The families of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe could use some help from the federal government.

News >  Education

COVID-19 cases continue steady climb in area schools

Sat., May 28, 2022

COVID-19 cases in Spokane County schools are rising to their highest levels since before the omicron surge.