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‘Student safety and belonging cannot wait’: Gonzaga students report increased racism on campus

Wed., April 8, 2026

Black students at Gonzaga University have reported experiencing more racism on campus in the month following a February gala fundraiser, where organizers said they were stolen from and heard racial slurs used.

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Rural Washington schools struggle with drop in logging dollars

UPDATED: Tue., April 7, 2026

Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades, where logging has long fueled the economy, the Mount Baker School District is facing a budget deficit exceeding $1 million, which local officials say is tied to declining timber sales on state lands.

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Feds rescinds settlement with Fife School District supporting trans students

UPDATED: Tue., April 7, 2026

The U.S. Department of Education is no longer requiring the Fife School District to maintain certain protections for transgender students. The department on Monday announced that it was rescinding a settlement agreement with the district that supported its trans students, making it the sixth school district in Washington that President Donald Trump’s administration has targeted this year over ...

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From plagiarism to study aids to avoidance, here’s how some students are integrating AI tools into their education

Mon., April 6, 2026

Nariah Farrar was in seventh grade when AI tools went mainstream in schools.

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Chromebook remorse: Tech backlash at schools extends beyond phones

Sun., April 5, 2026

McPHERSON, Kan. – Inge Esping, the principal of McPherson Middle School, has spent years battling digital devices for children’s attention.

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East Valley School Board selects Mandi Rehn, current Valley School District Superintendent, to lead district

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2026

From the first rung as a kindergarten teacher to soon-to-be superintendent of East Valley School District, Mandi Rehn has spent 27 years climbing the career ladder in education.

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Boston to become first major U.S. city public school district to launch AI literacy curriculum

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2026

BOSTON — Boston will become the first public school district in the country ensure AI-fluency in schools, Mayor Michelle Wu announced, with high schools developing curriculum to tackle the use and ethics of the emerging technology for the next school year. “This is a public-private partnership between city government, higher education and industry that will position Boston Public Schools as a ...

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‘No one has ever regretted doing music. Many people regret quitting’: Jerilynn Harris honored as best school orchestra director of the year

UPDATED: Tue., March 31, 2026

The seventh-graders walked into Jerilynn Harris’ orchestra class just before 9:25 a.m. Kids set up cellos bigger than their bodies, gingerly took violins out from cases and set up their music stands to be at eye level when they sit down.

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Mock “Teddy bear” clinic at Ferris High School empowers toddlers and teenagers in healthcare

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2026

With her stethoscope positioned on the left side of her chest, 4-year-old Cora Davies’ eyes widened.

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Lakeland trustees place superintendent on administrative leave with pay

UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2026

Lakeland trustees placed Superintendent Rusty Taylor on administrative leave Monday but did not say why, according to an email sent to community members Tuesday morning.

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‘For one night, you’re rockstars’: Mt. Spokane Chamber Choir to back Foreigner on band’s local performance of ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’

UPDATED: Thu., March 26, 2026

The Mt. Spokane High School Chamber Choir has a new assignment, and it’s urgent.

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Washington state honors these four Spokane County school districts for achievement and academic progress

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2026

Four school districts in Spokane County have received the inaugural state superintendent’s award for educational excellence.

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‘A full, complete moment’: Spokane UW medical students get matched to residencies

Mon., March 23, 2026

Until Friday, graduating medical student Ethan Jones did not know where he was going to be the next six years of his life.

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‘Live, laugh, lock in’: Watching kids play soccer in China put Tim Blaydon on course to teach students music at North Central

UPDATED: Fri., March 20, 2026

As a junior in high school, Tim Blaydon and 1,800 other band students from around the globe performed in front of more than 10,000 athletes and millions of spectators at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

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‘Representing our home’: UI, Gonzaga bands excited to cheer men’s and women’s teams in NCAA tournaments

Thu., March 19, 2026

The Idaho men’s basketball team hasn’t been to the NCAA tournament for 36 years.

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East Valley High School honor roll, first semester 2025-26

Wed., March 18, 2026

East Valley High School has announced its first-semester honor roll for the 2025-26 school year. Eligible students are listed first by grade and GPA, then alphabetically by last name.

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WA students attending private universities to see state financial aid cut

UPDATED: Wed., March 18, 2026

This fall, students in Washington who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their tuition awards reduced by nearly a third.

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Pressure campaign by animal rights groups, along with outside threats, leads WSU to abandon ‘terminal surgery’ lesson at veterinary school

UPDATED: Wed., March 18, 2026

Public pressure from animal rights groups and threats to the staff of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have prompted the school’s leadership to abruptly end long-running surgery lessons that ended with euthanasia.

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‘It feels different’: Vandal basketball success energizes UI campus

UPDATED: Sun., March 15, 2026

Historic conference tournament wins by Idaho’s men’s and women’s teams have students rallying behind a program many believe is entering a new era.

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EWU earns rare NSA accreditation

UPDATED: Fri., March 13, 2026

CHENEY – Eastern Washington University has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations, according to an announcement from the university.

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‘Student safety and belonging cannot wait’: Gonzaga students report increased racism on campus

Rural Washington schools struggle with drop in logging dollars

Feds rescinds settlement with Fife School District supporting trans students

From plagiarism to study aids to avoidance, here’s how some students are integrating AI tools into their education

Chromebook remorse: Tech backlash at schools extends beyond phones

East Valley School Board selects Mandi Rehn, current Valley School District Superintendent, to lead district

Boston to become first major U.S. city public school district to launch AI literacy curriculum

‘No one has ever regretted doing music. Many people regret quitting’: Jerilynn Harris honored as best school orchestra director of the year

Mock “Teddy bear” clinic at Ferris High School empowers toddlers and teenagers in healthcare

Lakeland trustees place superintendent on administrative leave with pay

‘For one night, you’re rockstars’: Mt. Spokane Chamber Choir to back Foreigner on band’s local performance of ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’

Washington state honors these four Spokane County school districts for achievement and academic progress

‘A full, complete moment’: Spokane UW medical students get matched to residencies

‘Live, laugh, lock in’: Watching kids play soccer in China put Tim Blaydon on course to teach students music at North Central

‘Representing our home’: UI, Gonzaga bands excited to cheer men’s and women’s teams in NCAA tournaments

East Valley High School honor roll, first semester 2025-26

WA students attending private universities to see state financial aid cut

Pressure campaign by animal rights groups, along with outside threats, leads WSU to abandon ‘terminal surgery’ lesson at veterinary school

‘It feels different’: Vandal basketball success energizes UI campus

EWU earns rare NSA accreditation