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Governor opposes delay in WASL math and science
November 19, 2009 in City Gov. Chris Gregoire says she opposes state schools chief Randy Dorn’s proposal to delay the requirement for students to pass state math and science tests to graduate. 7
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Federal funds kept schools afloat, but ‘safety net’ ends soon
November 17, 2009 in City on Page A1 Washington, unlike many other states, was quick to use federal stimulus funds to shore up school budgets during the last wrenching budget cycle. The state spent $362 million in stimulus … 14
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School salaries ruling nullified
November 13, 2009 in City on Page A9 SEATTLE – Variation in the way Washington teachers and other school staff are paid does not pose a constitutional problem, the Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In overturning a King …
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Wash. Supreme Court overturns school salary ruling
November 12, 2009 in City Variation in the way Washington teachers and other school staff are paid does not pose a constitutional problem, the Washington Supreme Court ruled today.
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H1N1 flu death is county’s sixth
November 5, 2009 in City on Page A7 A woman in her 20s died of swine flu Tuesday at a local hospital, the Spokane Regional Health District said Wednesday. She is the sixth Spokane County resident to die …
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Wash., Idaho fourth-graders stall in math
October 14, 2009 in City, Idaho New national test results show Washington eighth-graders are better at math than the eighth-graders of 2007. But fourth-graders in Idaho and Washington aren’t showing any improvement.
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High school students try out construction careers
October 3, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1
Growing up to be a bricklayer or heavy equipment operator isn’t on a lot of to-do lists for local high school students. For the fourth year, local construction companies teamed …
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Districts keep flu sufferers connected with schoolwork
October 1, 2009 in City Inland Northwest students who think coming down with the swine flu means a break from homework – think again.
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Cheney mulls school bond
October 1, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W1
The board of directors of Cheney Public Schools may decide in November to put a $79 million bond in front of voters as early as February to build two new …
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Spokane-area public schools offer tutoring
September 17, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S9
Now that the school year is in full swing, students will be heading home with their fair share of homework. Spokane Public Schools recently announced Supplemental Educational Services for this …
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Obama advises caution in what kids put on Facebook
September 8, 2009 in Nation/World In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation’s students to take pride and ownership in their education — and stick with … 2
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“Eat-in” slated for today as part of school food revolution
September 7, 2009 in Features on Page C1 This year, Slow Food – a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainability and connecting farmers, cooks, educators, students and others who care about food and the environment — launched “Time …
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Obama’s in-school address assailed
September 4, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 DALLAS – President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address next week was supposed to be a feel-good story for an administration battered over its health care agenda. Now Republican critics are calling … 1
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Districts let teachers opt to air speech
September 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 President Barack Obama will be talking to schoolchildren Tuesday. It’s unclear how many of them in the Inland Northwest will hear him. Local school districts are taking a cautious approach … 2
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Liberty High’s principal grew up in the district
September 3, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1
The new Liberty High School principal confessed to being nervous and excited before the first day of school this week, but the new job is really a homecoming for native …
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High school prepares for instrument swap
September 3, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N1
Five years ago while browsing through skis and poles at the Mount Spokane Ski Swap, Dawn Bayman had an epiphany. What if there was an event like this that brought …
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Officers warning motorists of school zone speeds
August 27, 2009 in City Law enforcement officers are reminding motorists to be careful going through school zones today as classes resume for Spokane Public Schools. 2
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Back to the books
August 27, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W4
This first day of school is no ordinary one for Freeman School District. The old high school has been largely torn down for an “aggressive modernization,” and high school classes …
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Demand dwarfs supplies giveaway
August 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 Ann Bradshaw came to the Salvation Army on Monday afternoon hoping to get much-needed help with school supplies for her two boys, who start classes Thursday. Instead Bradshaw and her …
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Giveaway runs out of school supplies in 45 minutes
August 24, 2009 in City Ann Bradshaw came to the Salvation Army on Monday afternoon hoping to get much-needed help with school supplies for her two boys, who start classes Thursday.
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