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Vision takes shape for new Albi stadium

Tue., June 16, 2020

In two years, the Friday night lights will shine brighter than ever before in northwest Spokane.

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Plan to make children wear masks clouds back-to-school plan

UPDATED: Thu., July 16, 2020

Many parents worried about back-to-school plans for the fall say having children wear a mask  all day is unrealistic.

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State expects public schools will be open this fall, with masks and distancing

UPDATED: Thu., June 11, 2020

State officials expect public schools in Washington to be open for full-time face-to-face instruction in the fall.

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Spokane district school board passes racial equity resolution

UPDATED: Thu., June 11, 2020

Racial inequities in Spokane Public Schools will be soon be addressed with fewer words and more action following unanimous passage Wednesday night of a wide-ranging resolution.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Protests a chance “to do more,” Gonzaga women’s coach Lisa Fortier says

UPDATED: Wed., June 10, 2020

The recent protests in Riverfront Park sent a powerful, humbling message to Gonzaga women’s basketball coach Lisa Fortier.

News >  Spokane

Up-close, personal and virtual could be future of Spokane graduations after successful commencements

Wed., June 10, 2020

It was a weekend full of fun – and full of irony.

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Spokane schools consider racial equity issues

UPDATED: Wed., June 10, 2020

In the wake of recent unrest in Spokane and the rest of the nation, the Spokane Public Schools board is poised to discuss guidelines Wednesday night that would address structural racism and other inequities in the school system.

News >  Education

Central Valley student wins statewide art competition

Tue., June 9, 2020

The symbolism in Niko Shawn Renee Looper’s painting couldn’t be more powerful. Or more timely.

News >  Education

Positive Grizzle proves power of perseverance: Hard work allowed Central Valley senior to overcome stigma of dyslexia

Sun., June 7, 2020

Taylor Grizzle is graduating with the Central Valley High School class of 2020

News >  Education

Ferris’ Caviness charts her course

Sun., June 7, 2020

Halle Caviness is graduating with the Ferris High School Class of 2020

News >  Education

Four years after arriving from Iran, Shayan Shahrabadi has overcome limitless challenges

Sun., June 7, 2020

Shayan Shahrabadi is graduating with the Lewis and Clark High School class of 2020

News >  Education

‘I could not explain what I was feeling’: Journal project gave Spokane students opportunity to turn coronavirus crisis into reflective history

UPDATED: Sun., June 7, 2020

As English teachers in Spokane grappled with the realities of COVID-19, they also seized an opportunity that may never come again. Then they passed the baton to their students, who for the past 10 weeks have created a written history – intimate journals of self-expression during what they hope will be a once-in-a-lifetime crisis.

News >  Education

‘It really was amazing’: Grads give Spokane schools high marks for unprecedented commencements

UPDATED: Sat., June 6, 2020

Officials at Spokane Public Schools didn’t only pull off a meaningful graduation ceremony in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, they did even better than usual in the view of many families.

News >  Education

Spokane school board to discuss racial equity measures in virtual Saturday morning forum

UPDATED: Fri., June 5, 2020

Hoping to back its words with a promise of action, the Spokane Public Schools board of directors will hold a special meeting Saturday morning to address racial equity issues in the wake of this week’s unrest.

News >  Education

Modified graduations at SPS high schools will be on video

UPDATED: Thu., June 4, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many plans this spring, especially those of Spokane seniors and their families. Instead of the traditional celebration at the Spokane Arena, all five comprehensive high schools will feature their graduates in cap and gown in videos that will be released later this month.

News >  Education

Spokane after-school program on the chopping block as district deals with budget issues, pandemic

UPDATED: Fri., June 5, 2020

The SHOP appears to be closing at Spokane Public Schools.

News >  Spokane

Cheney High School gives seniors a graduation to remember

Tue., June 2, 2020

No one just rolls out of bed on a Monday morning and graduates from high school, but the folks in Cheney just pulled it off.

News >  Spokane

Schools adjust to circumstances to send seniors off with plenty of pomp

Tue., June 2, 2020

One thing for sure: It will be a graduation to remember for the high school class of 2020.

News >  Education

Spokane Public Schools awaits word from task force on reopening

UPDATED: Wed., May 27, 2020

During a special meeting Wednesday night, Spokane Public Schools staff shared more details about the task force that will address curriculum, assessments, coordination of online platforms, special education and extracurricular activities.

News >  Education

Spokane Public Schools will host virtual forums as it seeks to shore up budget

UPDATED: Thu., May 28, 2020

The district will hold virtual budget forums on June 2 and June 4 on a variety of subjects, including the sources and sustainability of future funds; student safety, health and wellness; remote learning; class size and staffing; and student supports and special education.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women get commitment from California prep forward Calli Stokes

Tue., May 26, 2020

Gonzaga women’s basketball is continuing to build for the future in the frontcourt.

News >  Spokane

‘We’re just doing the best we can’: Spokane cemeteries alter Memorial Day plans during pandemic

Mon., May 25, 2020

For the first time in 10 years, there won’t be a remembrance on Memorial Day at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake. Other cemeteries, usually a gathering place on the holiday, are altering their plans for visitors to remember their loved ones.

News >  Spokane

Washington schools to decide in coming weeks what classrooms will look like in the fall

Mon., May 25, 2020

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction convened a 123-member task force to review at least seven potential options for the next school year. Those options include pairing distance learning with some in-classroom instruction, but districts may choose to limit who is at school each day.

News >  Education

‘There is too much to keep track of’: Spokane district hears frustrations with distance-learning

Fri., May 22, 2020

Spokane Public Schools got the message loud and clear this week: Parents are overwhelmed and frustrated by teachers’ use of different distance-learning platforms.

News >  Spokane

Most Memorial Day events have been canceled; private remembrances can proceed

UPDATED: Fri., May 22, 2020

Memorial Day won’t feel quite the same this year. Because of social distancing requirements forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, most public events have been canceled.