SPS set to name three new schools in the district
Spokane Public Schools is getting ready to name three new middle schools currently under construction, but they need the public's input in helping decide what to call them.
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Spokane Public Schools holding student vaccine clinic at high schools this week
Spokane Public Schools is holding vaccine clinics at several area high schools this week, where students 16 and older can get their shots.
University of Oregon, Western Oregon to require students to get COVID shots
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The University of Oregon and Western Oregon University say students this fall will be required to get COVID-19 vaccines, joining other colleges in the Northwest that have made the same announcement. “The requirement will help us…
Three Coeur d'Alene schools are requiring students to wear masks again
Last month, the Coeur d'Alene School Board voted to lift the mask mandate and not require students to wear a mask while in class, but two and a half weeks later, the mandate has returned.
Several Coeur d'Alene schools bring back mask mandate due to COVID outbreaks
The Coeur d'Alene School District announced eighth graders at Woodland Middle School and students at Lake City High School are back under a two-week mask mandate after COVID outbreaks.
'It means a lot': Gonzaga students graduate with in-person ceremonies
More graduates are ready to head out into the real world.
4 things to do this summer to get kids ready for school this fall
Students are learning in class again, but it doesn't mean they're caught up on everything they should know.
EWU will not require students to get vaccinated
Eastern Washington University will not require students to get vaccinated to attend school.
WSU College of Medicine held first commencement for med students
It was a historic day for he WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane as it hosted its first ever Commencement Ceremony for the graduating inaugural class of medical students on Thursday.
20 activities to stimulate your child's brain this summer
Reports have shown that students are falling behind as a result of virtual learning, but there are things you can do with your student to get them back on track.
Reports show students are falling behind in school
It's been a year of instability for many people, including students. The pandemic has had an effect on students' learning, making some fall behind in school.
COVID outbreak closes West Valley High School building for 10 days
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. --A COVID-19 outbreak at West Valley High School has forced the school to turn to remote-only learning for the next week and a half. In a letter to parents, the high school said there were five positive…
EWU athletic director writes letter in support of downtown stadium
Eastern Washington University’s athletic director wrote a letter to the Spokane Public School board in support of the proposed downtown stadium, saying she would like to discuss having two university athletic programs play there.
School board to discuss Sheridan Elementary name change
The school's namesake, Union General Philip Sheridan, oversaw a campaign 'pacifying' Native Americans in the Midwest and driving them into reservations. He's also attributed with coining the phrase "the only good Indian is a dead Indian."
New law requires Washington schools to provide free menstrual products to students
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Public and private schools in Washington will soon be required to provide free menstrual products to students. House Bill 1273 was signed into law…
Idaho House passes higher education funding bill
Money for higher education in Idaho has been an issue all session, with lawmakers previously voting down funds, saying colleges are just feeding students liberal ideas.
University of Washington requires students to get vaccinated before Fall 2021
University of Washington announced Monday that students are required to get vaccinated before the start of the Fall 2021 school year.
Former Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan dies
Former Eastern Washington University president Mary Cullinan has died.
'Once a Coug, always a Coug': WSU grads celebrate with drive-thru graduation
The Cougs Class of 2021 put their college careers in the rear view mirror Saturday, celebrating with a drive-thru graduation.
PHOTOS: Cougs celebrate drive-thru graduation in Pullman
Members of the community lined the sidewalks congratulating the WSU graduating class of 2021 Saturday morning for the drive-thru graduation ceremony
Spokane Public Facilities District votes to enter downtown stadium agreement with SPS
The Spokane Public Facilities District voted Friday to enter into an agreement with Spokane Public Schools to build a new downtown sports stadium.
Local universities consider requiring student, staff vaccinations next fall
We know younger people, specifically teens and 20-year-olds, are spreading COVID-19 more than any other age group.
Gonzaga president 'not yet convinced' about mandatory vaccinations, but not ruling it out
Gonzaga University President Thayne McCulloh said he has not yet made a decision on whether to require students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the fall semester.
Idaho governor signs ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little late Wednesday signed legislation aimed at preventing schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students through teaching critical race theory, which examines the ways in which race and racism influence American politics, culture and…
