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Spokane Public Schools chief wish list outlined
February 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 Integrity, a sense of humor, honesty. It’s not a dream date wish list. Those are just a few of the character traits community members want to see in the next … 6
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Schoolteachers thank community for supporting levies
February 17, 2012 in City on Page A1 Central Valley School District employees waved brightly lettered signs reading “Thank you” at passing motorists in Spokane Valley on Thursday to show appreciation to voters who helped pass the levy. … 33
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School districts cite reasons some levies had low support
February 16, 2012 in City on Page A12 Concerns about money, dissatisfaction with school districts and frustration with a state budget that expects more basic education to be covered by taxpayers are reasons area educators gave for their … 5
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Residents weigh in on criteria for next schools chief
February 3, 2012 in City on Page A6 Only 24 Spokane residents attended two community forums to express their opinion about the desired qualities of the next Spokane Public Schools superintendent. Nevertheless, the two recruiters hired by the … 2
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School move lawsuit tossed
February 1, 2012 in City on Page A5 A lawsuit that South Hill neighbors hoped would prevent the move of Jefferson Elementary School has been thrown out. The case was dismissed by Spokane County Superior Court Judge Gregory … 2
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District seeks input on new Spokane schools chief
January 31, 2012 in City on Page A1 While area leaders suggest a variety of traits are needed in the next head of Spokane Public Schools, they all agree that the new superintendent must have one characteristic in … 14
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College’s rising cost steering students to private, smaller institutions
January 29, 2012 in City on Page A1 Demetrius Dennis shopped carefully to find the best college education for the lowest price. “I reviewed the departments, programs offered and cost of tuition,” said Dennis, 34. “Financing contributed at … 34
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School levies in voters’ hands
January 27, 2012 in City on Page A5 All but two school districts in Spokane County have a levy on ballots that are going out today for a Feb. 14 vote. The local tax replaces current maintenance and … 16
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Adjoining districts see losses, gains in students
January 22, 2012 in City on Page B2 For the past several years, officials of rural school districts in Whitman County have observed steady decreases in average enrollment totals, while in Pullman the numbers have grown every year. …
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Science grant to help women
January 17, 2012 in City on Page A5 A National Science Foundation grant recently awarded to Gonzaga University is aimed at bringing more women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers, often called the STEM fields. The nearly … 1
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Whitworth students inspiring others to pursue college
January 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 Many high school kids dream of college, but not all students know how to get there – or whether it’s even a possibility for them. Four Whitworth University students decided … 16
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Districts will ask voters to help support hundreds of jobs
January 9, 2012 in City on Page A1 School levies are often associated with K-12 programs, such as sports, art and music. But the community-supported portion of a school district’s budget – a local tax – also helps … 59
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INHS to offer paramedic course
January 7, 2012 in City on Page A1 Inland Northwest Health Services will begin offering a paramedic training program in March, filling a gap left after Spokane Community College stopped offering those courses for budgetary reasons. Since SCC … 5
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High court demands state education reforms
January 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 SEATTLE – The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state isn’t meeting its constitutional obligation to amply pay for basic public education, but the justices gave an endorsement to … 9
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WA Supreme Court: State underfunding basic education
January 5, 2012 in News SEATTLE — The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state isn’t meeting its constitutional obligation to amply pay for basic public education, but the justices gave an endorsement to … 18
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Graduate who sought Obama speech thrives at Whitworth
December 26, 2011 in City on Page A1 The Bridgeport High School graduate spent last spring in the spotlight when her senior class earned national attention as one of three finalists vying to have President Barack Obama as … 8
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Schools chief search to begin
December 24, 2011 in City on Page A7 A national search for a new Spokane Public Schools superintendent will start after the holidays, school officials announced Thursday. The school board’s decision comes just one week after Nancy Stowell … 1
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Ironclad friendship
December 17, 2011 in City on Page B1 Earlier this year, three Lewis and Clark High School seniors noticed too many students were sitting alone, friendless during lunch. “We thought how sad it would be to sit alone,” … 4
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Washington, 8 other states win early learning grants
December 16, 2011 in Nation/World, Region Washington state is one of nine states that will share $500 million in grant money won in a high-profile competition intended to jump-start improvements in early childhood programs, the Obama … 2
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Stowell’s tenure held challenges
December 16, 2011 in City on Page A1 During her final six months as Spokane Public Schools superintendent, Nancy Stowell plans to write a retirement wish list on a big piece of paper that will hang on the … 11
