Spokane Schools sends lunches to more neighborhoods

Spokane Public Schools announced Monday night that it will continue to offer grab-and-go meals during spring break week, April 6-10.
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As special education moves online, caretakers take on added duties to keep kids engaged

As school districts move toward online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, special education students and their families are facing a tough reality: There’s no easy substitute for the hands-on guidance of a teacher or paraeducator.
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Colorado guard Payton Muma orally commits to Gonzaga women's basketball

Payton Muma, a 5-foot-8 point guard from Colorado, gave her oral commitment Friday to play basketball at Gonzaga beginning in the fall of 2021.
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Longfellow elementary to have additional meal available Friday, courtesy of caterer

Red Rock Catering of Spokane will deliver food Friday morning to Longfellow Elementary School for families to take home for the weekend.
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State may excuse high school seniors from some graduation requirements due to pandemic

Washington high school seniors who are out of school because of the COVID-19 pandemic may get excused from fully meeting some graduation requirements, the State Board of Education indicated Thursday.
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Spokane Public Schools adds new child care site for children of first responders, medical personnel

Spokane Public Schools is expanding its child care offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has no immediate plans to extend the service beyond children of first responders and essential medical personnel.
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Spokane school board votes to plan next budget with a greater emphasis on equity

The COVID-19 pandemic loomed large at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Spokane Public Schools board of directors.
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Spokane Public Schools closes district office, makes teachers available remotely

Spokane Public Schools is moving through a long checklist of issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak, including remote learning, graduation and ways the community can help their schools.
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Gonzaga women have high hopes for next season behind strong group of frontcourt returners

With all that’s happened in the college basketball world in the last two weeks, perhaps it’s better to look ahead to next year.
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Spokane Public Schools ramps up learning-at-home program, makes teachers available

Spokane Public Schools is ramping up its learning-at-home program, with teachers available via phone, email and other platforms, the district has announced.
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Digital divide challenges Washington districts seeking equity in at-home learning

The coronavirus pandemic is posing some tough questions for school districts in Spokane and the rest of the nation.
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Special education during shutdown on tap at special Spokane Schools meeting

Spokane Public Schools will hold a virtual question-and-answer session Wednesday to address the issue of special education during the coronavirus-related closure.
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Spokane Public Schools adds food-access sites, closes playgrounds

Spokane Public Schools is widening access to food but limiting playground opportunities in the face of the COVID-19 threat.
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Analysis: Lack of postseason won't take away from Gonzaga women's stellar campaign

It’s OK to dream, basketball fans.
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School lunch to go: Spokane district to begin distributing food Thursday

Spokane Public Schools will roll out its grab-and-go food program on Thursday at 21 sites throughout the district.
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Regional school districts, including Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, refine closure and lunch plans

Post Falls schools will be open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon to allow students to collect personal belongings before buildings close down until at least April 6.
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Schools let out for coronavirus

As students filed out toward the buses Monday afternoon at Roosevelt Middle School, it felt like spring break.
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Families warned that Sacajawea Middle School may have coronavirus exposure

For the second time in as many days, custodial staff from Spokane Public Schools is performing a deep cleaning of a district building after possible cases of COVID-19 were detected.
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Spokane schools will have free meals for all students ready by Thursday

Spokane Public Schools is rolling out a plan to begin distributing lunches and breakfasts to students beginning Thursday.
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Spokane Public Schools custodians disinfect Bemiss Elementary after a parent tests positive for coronavirus

Custodial staff from Spokane Public Schools spent most of Sunday afternoon and evening disinfecting Bemiss Elementary School after a parent tested positive last week for the novel coronavirus.
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'It's been nonstop:' Readers raid Spokane library stacks before virus-caused closures

At the South Hill branch of the Spokane Public Library on Saturday morning, everyone was on the same page.
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Spokane schools begin to implement Inslee's 6-week closure order, overcome challenges

Eastern Washington faces a steep learning curve as school officials prepare to implement Gov. Jay Inslee’s order to shut down every school in the state for at least six weeks in the face of the coronavirus threat.
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Frustration clear on faces of some Gonzaga fans after NCAA cancels men's, women's basketball tournaments

Considering the circumstances, the product placement at the Zag Shop was less than ideal.
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Gonzaga-Portland: 3 keys to the Pilots' victory over the Bulldogs in the women's WCC Tournament semifinals

Offensive MVP
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Analysis: Gonzaga women must rely on regular-season résumé to earn NCAA Tournament hosting rights after WCC semis loss to Portland

LAS VEGAS – It all seemed so easy, like an extension of warm-ups but with a lot more cheering.
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'She's a great member of our team': Doctor for Zags basketball teams makes an impact on and off the court

LAS VEGAS – Gonzaga basketball always keeps Dr. Molly Gilbert on the edge of her seat.
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'She's a great member of our team': Doctor for Zags basketball teams makes an impact on and off the court

LAS VEGAS – Gonzaga basketball always keeps Dr. Molly Gilbert on the edge of her seat.
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Jon Heimbigner's Zag fandom is just one facet of his deep involvement in area athletics

LAS VEGAS – No one in Spokane appreciates a good game of basketball better than Jon Heimbigner.
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Greatest hits & bad beats: Gonzaga women have become a safe bet to shine since WCC Tournament move to Las Vegas

If only the sports books on the Strip allowed wagers on women’s games.
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Zags superfan brings big passion and a bigger tattoo to every game

LAS VEGAS – Ed Dzama really does wear his passion for Gonzaga basketball on his sleeve.
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Spokane district struggles to keep schools clean, communication clear as coronavirus spreads

Spokane Public Schools is attempting to emphasize clean buildings and a clear communication system as coronavirus spreads in Washington.
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Spokane schools face challenges amid coronavirus concerns

Spokane Public Schools is emphasizing clean buildings and a clear communication system as coronavirus spreads in Washington.
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Gonzaga women's basketball coach Lisa Fortier named Naismith coach of the year semifinalist

Before the season began, fans and rivals wondered how the Gonzaga women would stay atop the West Coast Conference after graduating three seniors.
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Fortier named Naismith semifinalist

Before the season began, fans and rivals wondered how the Gonzaga women would stay atop the West Coast Conference after graduating three seniors.
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