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‘Friendship Bench’ centerpiece of tribute to teacher
June 25, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S4 The students, staff and community of Madison Elementary recently raised $400 for a “Friendship Bench,” to be dedicated to the memory of one of Madison’s second-grade teachers, Denae Johns. Johns …
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In brief: All laid-off teachers will be recalled
June 17, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane Public Schools teachers who received layoff notices in May will be recalled by the end of the month, officials said Tuesday. “It is certainly unfortunate that the law requires …
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CdA schools employees take cuts, preserve jobs
June 12, 2009 in Idaho Teachers, librarians and counselors in the Coeur d’Alene School District have voted to take pay and benefit cuts to save jobs.
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Statewide testing still in limbo
June 12, 2009 in City on Page A10 SEATTLE – State schools Superintendent Randy Dorn wants another delay in the math and science requirements for high school graduation. The state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is …
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Arcadia students make Mix Park a lab
June 11, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N8 Students from Arcadia Elementary School recently became scientists and made Mix Park in Deer Park their outdoor laboratory. The fun-filled day was a collaboration, put together by Arcadia teachers and …
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In brief: CdA school district to call emergency
June 11, 2009 in City on Page A5 The Coeur d’Alene School District is expected to declare a financial emergency today during a special meeting with the district’s board of trustees. A law passed by the Idaho Legislature …
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Smart Bombs: Some healthy competition
June 10, 2009 in Opinion on Page A13 A routine taunt of public school critics is that the government is afraid to compete with private schools, thus it fights off plans that would allow taxpayer money to follow … 1
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Teachers will be recalled
June 3, 2009 in City on Page A6 Most of the 103 teachers, counselors and librarians who received layoff notices from Spokane Public Schools in May can expect phone calls soon telling them they’re rehired. About 85 percent …
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Longtime Spokane Education Association leader discusses state of local schooling
June 1, 2009 in City on Page A9 Maureen Ramos has been in the classroom for 45 years. The 66-year-old teacher will be retiring this year, after spending the past eight years asking hard questions as the president … 2
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Visual interaction with art boosts academic achievement
June 1, 2009 in Features on Page C1 As they sit in silence on the floor, the children ponder the image before them – a 15th-century painting of a human figure in the woods, a few dogs and …
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Seniors take state history on the fly
May 29, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane Public Schools’ high school seniors recently had to do some extra cramming to meet their graduation requirements. The nearly 2,000 teens had to squeeze in a Washington state history …
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Education Notebook: Program brings Snow White to Spokane
May 28, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Snow White left her forest and made her way to Spokane for Garfield Elementary School’s Apple program talent show and theater production at the Corbin Senior Activity Center on May …
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Our View: Early-learning veto hurts neediest kids the most
May 22, 2009 in Opinion on Page A15 It’s one thing to eliminate a proposed item because the budget needs cutting, but that’s not the reason Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire gave for her surprising veto of the early … 1
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North Central honors students who are first in family to graduate
May 21, 2009 in City on Page A5 There’s a first time for everything. In 17 days Justin Materne will be the first member of his immediate family to walk across the stage during high school commencement. Materne, …
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Schools offer resources for parent-educators
May 21, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N8 Riverside Schools, at U.S. Highway 2 and Deer Park-Milan Road in Chattaroy, offers Home Link programs in which parents may be involved. If you teach your children at home or …
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Governor signs school reform plan
May 20, 2009 in City on Page A6 SEATTLE – A plan to overhaul Washington’s K-12 education system was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Chris Gregoire, but she vetoed parts of the measure focusing on preschool and … 1
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She’s a young reader’s best friend
May 5, 2009 in City on Page A5 Ivan Morrow was nervous the first time he read to Molly. The 7-year-old Spokane boy had never read aloud to anyone. “Now it’s easier,” Ivan said.
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Eye on Olympia: Education reform pits PTA, WEA
April 23, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 OLYMPIA – In a legislative session with more than its share of surprises, one of the biggest has been the heated battle between school advocates over proposed reforms. On one …
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Grants honor outstanding young scholars
April 21, 2009 in City on Page A5 They ace their classes, win awards and volunteer in their communities. They also so impressed their teachers that the 134 students from 23 schools honored Monday by the Spokane Scholars …
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Deal close on Washington school-funding overhaul
April 16, 2009 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – In an eleventh-hour push, education advocates are calling on lawmakers and the governor to update the decades-old rule that spells out what the state should pay for in …
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Guest Opinion: Education reform needs more than a quick fix
April 16, 2009 in Opinion on Page A13 FDR said in 1932 that “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.” …
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In brief: Mail center best bet for late tax postmark
April 15, 2009 in City on Page A5 With the advent of online tax filing, the U.S. Postal Service has scaled back the number of locations it keeps open to accommodate those needing the all-important April 15 postmark. …
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Institute for Extended Learning classes
April 9, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V22 Spring has arrived. The snow continues to melt and the sun’s visits lengthen – and that means golf season has begun and it’s time to brush up on your swing. …
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Idaho school continues EPIC journey
April 3, 2009 in City on Page A7 A charter school in North Idaho for children with autism nearly three years in the making is one step closer to opening its doors. Parents on the board of the …
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Schools take hit in either state budget plan
April 2, 2009 in City on Page A5 Neither of the proposed state spending plans being assembled by each legislative chamber in Olympia contains good news for schools. But if Kettle Falls School District Superintendent Greg Goodnight had …
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Math classes enough to graduate
April 1, 2009 in City on Page A5 Thousands of Washington high school students who failed the math portion of WASL won’t have to try again. Legislation signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire this week eliminates the controversial retesting …
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Smart Bombs: Yabba dabba don’t
March 25, 2009 in Opinion on Page A13 Texas is the latest state where evolution has caused consternation among school board members. There is no controversy among scientists, which is all that should matter. Anyway, because Texas is …
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The market’s tough for would-be teachers
March 18, 2009 in City on Page A1 Carrie Palmateer has attended the Washington Educators Career Fair held in Spokane each spring for the past four years. She still hasn’t landed a teaching job.
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Our View: House rekindles hope despite WEA opposition
March 15, 2009 in Opinion on Page B8 Unless political leadership in Olympia takes charge, school reform could end with a whimper. Two bills that carried the tenets of Gov. Chris Gregoire’s Washington Learns initiative and the Legislature’s …
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Indian Trail second-graders win 500 books in contest
March 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N12 Jill Ferguson, a second-grade teacher at Indian Trail Elementary, 4102 W. Woodside Ave., and her students’ care where they are. Ferguson and her students were recently awarded 500 books when …
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