From fielding balls to fielding calls, Spokane Indians staff answer COVID-19 and school questions
Information about COVID-19 and schools can change quickly, that's why there's a phone line dedicated just for parents.
Education
Millions of campaign dollars pour in for, against Washington's sex ed bill
More than $2 million has been raised against and in support of R-90.
Spokane Schools forming plan for naming and renaming schools, mascots
SPOKANE, Wash - With more sensitivity around cultural heritage and appropriation, the Spokane School Board is forming a plan that would lay out procedures for naming and renaming schools and mascots.
Inslee announces new restrictions for student housing as cases surge
Governor Jay Inslee announced new COVID-19 restrictions for colleges and universities amid growing case rates directly related to student living situations.
Volunteers needed to help kids with distance learning at Southwest Community Center
The Southwest Community Center is looking for volunteers to help K-8 students navigate distance learning.
Coeur d'Alene school board elevates risk level to moderate
The Coeur d'Alene School District voted Monday to move all schools from 'yellow' to 'orange' category, due to a spike in COVID-19 transmission among students and staff.
No class Monday in West Ada district due to teacher shortage
NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — A school district in Idaho has canceled school next Monday due to a teacher shortage after hundreds called out in sick in protest of in-person instruction during the pandemic. The West Ada School District in the…
Coeur d'Alene students return to hybrid learning amid COVID-19 spike
High school students in Coeur d'Alene are getting ready to return to hybrid learning.
Coeur d'Alene high schools to return to hybrid learning starting Monday
Just two weeks after moving to full-time, in-person learning, the Coeur d'Alene School District has decided to reverse course and move its three high schools back to a hybrid model.
Coeur d'Alene School Board to discuss scaling elementary, middle schools back to hybrid learning
The Board of Trustees for Coeur d'Alene Public Schools will meet on Monday to discuss scaling back schools to the hybrid learning model.
4 News Now Q&A: College and COVID-19
Q: How is college planning different for this year's class of graduates? A: We're just getting settled into a new school year, but it's already time for high…
'It's still mentally exhausting, it's just different': East Valley School District teacher details what hybrid teaching is like
Teachers are working hard to make sure kids are getting the education they need.
WSU calls off Spring Break week, aims to keep students in Pullman
For college students around the country, Spring Break is a time to take a breather, enjoy some nice weather and have fun—but in the upcoming Spring 2021 semester, Washington State University students won't be having that luxury.
Washington state schools report 37 employee COVID-19 cases
About 40 employees in three school districts in Washington state have tested positive for COVID-19 since the school year began in August.
Kootenai County moved to 'moderate' COVID-19 risk category
The Panhandle Health District moved Kootenai County into the "moderate" risk level for schools and businesses on Thursday.
WSU lays out changes to spring semester, classes to stay mostly remote
PULLMAN, Wash. -- Leaders at Washington State University have announced changes to the spring 2021 academic calendar. In a letter to students, faculty and staff, WSU President Kirk Schulz and Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Chilton said the university's…
Spokane Schools considering levy that will cost homeowners more during the pandemic
Spokane voters could be asked to support another school levy in just a few months, one that would come at a greater cost for homeowners during the pandemic.
About 14% of Lake City High School students in quarantine; half to return by Tuesday
As of Wednesday, about 14 percent of students at Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene are in quarantine.
Central Valley first graders returning to classrooms October 21
Central Valley School District announced Wednesday that first graders in all of their elementary schools will return to in-person learning on October 21.
EWU will continue to offer most courses virtually during upcoming winter quarter
Eastern Washington University will continue to offer most courses online for the upcoming winter quarter.
Drive-thru vaccination clinics continue as flu season approaches, students start in-person learning
Each week, Spokane Regional Health is continuing to do these clinics at Mead High School and Rogers High School.
More than 100 off-campus EWU students test positive for COVID-19
More Eastern Washington University students are testing positive for COVID-19. While some are coming from students living on-campus, most COVID-19 cases are coming from those living in off-campus housing.
Nearly 15 percent of Lake City High School students quarantined
Nearly 15 percent of all students at Lake City High School are at home because of COVID-19.
Colleges currently largest source of COVID-19 outbreaks in Washington
A recent report from the Washington Department of Health shows 10 COVID-19 outbreaks at colleges and universities in the state, making them the largest source of outbreaks this reporting period.
