Stories by Jim Allen for the Spokesman-Review

News > Education

How Spokane-area teachers discussed the D.C. riot with their students

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 7, 2021

There’s no syllabus for what happened Wednesday.

News > Education

All Spokane students return to classroom by March 1

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 6, 2021

All students in Spokane Public Schools will be back in buildings at least two days a week by March 1 under a plan finalized during a board meeting Wednesday night.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women focused on WCC season as NCAA Tournament options still being weighed

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 6, 2021

So far, so good for the Gonzaga women.

News > Education

Spokane Public Schools expected to bring more students back soon

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 5, 2021

Spokane Public Schools is poised to bring more students back to buildings, Superintendent Adam Swinyard said Tuesday.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women move up to 21st, Washington State gets votes in AP Top 25 poll

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 4, 2021

The Gonzaga women moved up two spots, to 21st, in Monday’s Associated Press Top 25 poll, while surprising Washington State received votes for the first time in more than two years.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women face Pacific as homestand continues

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 4, 2021

They miss their fans, but the Gonzaga women are finding their comfort zone in the new-look McCarthey Athletic Center.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Jenn Wirth, LeeAnne Wirth lead Gonzaga to easy win over Saint Mary’s 69-37

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 2, 2021

Jenn Wirth scored 11 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her fifth-straight double-double and No. 23 Gonzaga shut down Saint Mary's 69-37 on Saturday.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women still the team to beat in WCC ahead of opener at Loyola Marymount

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 27, 2020

The target on their backs is bigger than ever this year, with more teams taking aim.

Sports > WSU basketball

Washington State women off to a surprising start with win over ranked Oregon State, near-upset of Oregon

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 26, 2020

She’s won an NCAA title and an Olympic gold medal, which means Kamie Ethridge seldom feels the need to talk about moral victories.

News > Education

Difference Makers: As COVID-19 shifted how schools operate, educators needed to adapt

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 5, 2021

Becky Doughty saw it coming.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women dominate boards, North Alabama in 87-57 rout

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 21, 2020

Hopefully all those rebounds won’t stay in Vegas.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women move up two spots to 23rd in AP poll

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 21, 2020

The Gonzaga women’s basketball team moved up two spots, to 23rd, in this week’s Associated Press poll after winning its third straight game.

News > Education

Washington high school seniors set graduation rate records this year

Mon., Dec. 21, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic but partly because of it, Washington’s high school seniors graduated at record rates last spring.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Led by Jenn Wirth’s 18 points, Gonzaga women use big rebounding edge to beat Eastern Michigan

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 20, 2020

Gonzaga struggled to find its rhythm, but gradually pulled away from Eastern Michigan 77-68 in the first game of the Holiday Hoops Classic on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women look to Las Vegas to improve heading into WCC season

Sun., Dec. 20, 2020

It’s back to Las Vegas for the Gonzaga women.

News > K-12 education

What’s next for schools after Inslee announcement on Wednesday?

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 18, 2020

Backed by data that shows little correlation between learning models and in-school infection rates, Gov. Jay Inslee and state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal have challenged schools to push the pace on returning students to the classroom.

News > Education

Back to school: Inslee releases guidelines to bring kids back to the classroom

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 16, 2020

Washington students, particularly those younger than high school could soon be returning to the classroom.

News > Education

Survey: COVID-19 affects all aspects of life for low-income families

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 15, 2020

A national survey released this week is another confirmation that low-income families – in the nation and in Washington – have suffered disproportionately from the COVID-19 pandemic.

News > Education

Enrollment decline impacts Spokane Public Schools budget

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 16, 2020

Declining enrollment linked to the COVID-19 pandemic could cost Spokane Public Schools almost $20 million in lost revenue from the state this year.

Sports > Gonzaga athletics

‘How weird is that?’ AD Mike Roth stays upbeat watching Gonzaga’s first COVID-era home sporting event

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 14, 2020

Standing in a barren concourse at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday afternoon, Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth tried to savor the moment.

Sports > Gonzaga athletics

After two straight wins, Gonzaga women remain 25th in latest AP poll

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 14, 2020

In a week of little movement in the Associated Press poll, the Gonzaga women remained 25th on Monday after wins over Wyoming and Montana.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women hold off Montana 58-51 at the Kennel

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 13, 2020

Long before the basketball season finally began, Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier and her players have tried to focus on what they could control and try to ignore the rest.