Seventh-grader wins North Idaho's regional spelling bee
Canfield Middle School student Kendall Foster, of Hayden, is the winner of the 12th annual North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee.
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MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015
Wanted: Education coordinator
The City of Spokane needs someone to teach the public about what its departments do.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015
Former surgeon general will keynote WSU Pharmacy College commencement
Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona will serve as keynote speaker for WSU's College of Pharmacy commencement May 7 at the Fox Theater.
Diploma still a reach for challenged students
Disadvantaged students are less likely to graduate in Washington than Texas, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
North Idaho kids to spell way to championships
The 12th annual North Idaho Spelling Bee is Saturday. More than 50 fourth- through eighth-graders will compete at North Idaho College in Coeur 'd Alene.
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" opens April 3 at WSU
Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" opens at Washington State University in Pullman on April 3.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
Vancouver teen in American Idol's top 11
American Idol contestant Daniel Seavey attends Union High School in Vancouver, Washington. The 15-year-old will perform again this week.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015
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TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015
Graduation rate noticed
Spokane Public Schools has been named a District of Distinction for continuing to raise its graduation rate.
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015
Facebook wants to help prevent suicides
The mega social network is collaborating with researchers at Forefront: Innovations in Suicide Prevention, an interdisciplinary organization based in the University of Washington's School of Social Work, to help support suicidal people.
FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 2015
Spokane's Public Montessori explained
Spokane Public Schools' Ryan Lancaster produced a short video to explain the district's combined Montessori school.
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.
From the cafeteria to the lecture hall, news and notes on education