2020 News

ESEA Distinguished Schools
12/29/2020
Congratulations to Evergreen School & Selkirk Elementary, recipients of ESEA Distinguished Schools awards. Click for more
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Happy Holidays
12/23/2020
NEWESD 101 will be closed Dec. 24, 25 & Jan. 1. Click for more
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Students & Legislators meet with NEWASA
12/17/2020
NEWESD 101 welcomed the voices of local students & state legislators during the December NEWASA meeting. Click for more
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Barometer Report
12/10/2020
NEWESD 101's Barometer Report is a comprehensive service for districts operating in distance and/or hybrid learning environments. Click for more
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Kids Newspaper - December 2020
12/07/2020
Click to read latest edition of Spokane County Kids Newspaper featuring teacher Kelli Shanholtz, Otis Orchards Elementary
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Empire Health awards grant
12/04/2020
NEWESD 101 receives grant from Empire Health Foundation. Click for more
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Stay Safe and Give Thanks
11/25/2020
NEWESD 101 will be closed Nov. 26 & 27. We wish everyone a safe holiday & are thankful for the school districts, communities, and valued partners we serve.
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Congratulations Kelly Shea
11/24/2020
Kelly Shea, East Valley School District superintendent, has received a Paul Harris Fellow Award. Click for more
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Mandi Rehn, AWSP Elementary Principal of the Year
11/12/2020
AWSP selects Mandi Rehn as Elementary Principal of the Year. Click for more
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Craftnificent Colleague
11/12/2020
NEWESD 101 employee Shelly Fry's deft crafting skills featured in local paper. Click for more
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Honoring Our Veterans
11/10/2020
A special Veterans Day Oakesdale middle school band performance & VFW essays by Wellpinit Elementary students. Click for more
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Green Ribbon Schools Application Webinars
11/06/2020
Applications are now open for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Recognition Program. Click for more
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Kids Newspaper - November 2020
11/06/2020
Click to read latest edition of Spokane County Kids Newspaper featuring teacher Jennifer Morris, Libby Center.
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ATAP Threat Assessment Conference
10/28/2020
NEWESD 101 hosts a two-day ATAP Threat Assessment Conference for Level 2 professionals. Click for more
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Welcome Kathy Bumgarner
10/21/2020
Kathy Bumgarner has returned to NEWESD 101’s Board of Directors to fill the Director District 2 position. Click for more
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Improvement Science 101
10/19/2020
A series of Zoom-based trainings to help you and your colleagues see your structures, identify opportunities for change, design new practices & measure impact. Click for details
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LMS 101 Series
10/11/2020
Learning opportunities for LMS, including live sessions, on-demand courses & videos, & expanded weekly office hours. Click for details
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Online Professional Learning - October through May
10/11/2020
Course list (updated Oct.19) includes: Art & Literacy, STEM Learning, Paraeducator courses & more. Click for details
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Kids Newspaper - October 2020
10/09/2020
Click to read latest edition of Spokane County Kids Newspaper featuring teacher Evelyn Meng, Arlington Elementary.
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Online Professional Learning
09/24/2020
Course list (updated Sept. 24) includes: Art & Literacy, STEM Learning, Science Leadership and more. Click for details
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2020 OSPI Educator Awards
09/14/2020
Celebrating Classified Employees & Teachers of the Year. State award winners will be announced. Click for more
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Kids Newspaper Fall 2020
09/11/2020
Spokane County Kids Newspaper launches its 30th year. Click for new edition featuring teacher Stormy Given, Holmes Elementary.
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WSU mentor program
09/10/2020
WSU program cultivates future medical professionals. Click for more
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FOCUS Fall 2020
09/09/2020
NEW: Check out our latest edition of FOCUS, NEWESD 101's regional newsletter. Read here
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Mindsets for Remote Learning
08/24/2020
Four-session series runs September 8-11. Enroll now. Click for more info
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Teacher of the Year
08/19/2020
Meet 2021 Regional Teacher of the Year Devin Bauer, Lakeside High School, Nine Mile Falls School District. Click for more
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Innovia awards grant
08/11/2020
NEWESD 101 receives award through COVID-19 Eastern Washington Response and Recovery Fund at Innovia. Click for more
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Emergency meal assistance
08/10/2020
Help while schools are closed ... program assists children eligible for free/reduced meals. Click for more
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Science kits available
08/07/2020
Scientific discovery in a distance learning environment ... NEWESD 101 shows the way. Click for more
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FBLA national awards
08/06/2020
Future Business Leaders of America: Host of regional students collect Top 10 awards in national competition. Click for more
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LMS training in August
08/03/2020
Get started: Canvas, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Schoology, Seesaw ... training begins August 18. Click for more
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Online offerings August-September
07/28/2020
Offerings include anti-bias training, distance learning guidance, science kit usage and much more. Click for details
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ReImagine 1.0 & 2.0
07/27/2020
ReImagine 1.0 & 2.0. Jeff Utecht returns in August with two courses on hybrid distance learning. Click for more
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State superintendent discusses school reopening
07/23/2020
State Supt. Chris Reykdal discusses school reopening amid Covid 19. Click for video
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Free preschool
07/20/2020
NEWESD 101 accepting applications for remaining 2020-21 ECEAP slots. Click for more
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NEWESD 101 job postings
07/19/2020
Open positions include ECEAP lead teacher and elementary counselor. Click for more
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Summer autism workshops
07/09/2020
UW Autism Center offering four webinars in summer workshop series. Click for more
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WVHS paraeducator
07/08/2020
The Spokesman-Review salutes WVHS paraeduator Tyrone Ashley. Click for more
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College Bound scholarship
07/06/2020
College Bound update ... new regional officer joins the fold; scholarship deadline extended. Click for more
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Fourth of July
07/02/2020
Reliving the Spirit of '76: See historic 1962 speech by President John F. Kennedy. Click for more
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P-EBT questions answered
06/23/2020
Children eligible for free-reduced meals may receive extra food benefits during the pandemic. Click for more
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Retiring teachers reflect
06/22/2020
Faithful to the end. Retiring teachers reflect on their careers and impact. Click for more
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Juneteenth
06/18/2020
Did you know June 19 is a day of celebration for many Americans? Click for more
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PACE awards
06/15/2020
2020 PACE awards presented to regional student leaders. Click for more
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Face masks headed to local schools
06/10/2020
NEWESD 101 is a distribution hub for nearly a half-million surgical masks. Click for more
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WaKIDS training moves online
06/09/2020
All Summer WaKIDS trainings will be offered online. This is required training for kindergarten teachers new to WaKIDS. Click for more
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CVHS artists earns state honors
06/03/2020
Niko Shawn Renee Looper earns statewide WEA award. Click more more
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Online offerings in June
06/02/2020
Learn from home. June offerings include Math Blast and NGSS 101. Click for more
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NEWESD 101 awarded regional nutrition grant
06/01/2020
$102,164 grant received from SRHD to promote nutritional health in regional schools. Click for more
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In East Valley, buses create art
05/19/2020
National publication salutes East Valley; the photo speaks for itself. Click for more
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International Science Fair
05/15/2020
Don't miss REGENERON 2020, scheduled May 18-20. Click for more
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Erika Burden national award
05/14/2020
National Association of Secondary School Principals presents advocacy award to Westwood principal. Click for more
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New staff in Early Childhood
05/13/2020
Bobbi Cobb and Kristin Monson join the NEWESD 101 team as program coordinators. Click for more
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Tom Pettoello field art
05/12/2020
Rogers High School art teacher spreads artistic cheer to schools across our region. His canvas is a football field. Click for more
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Spokane Scholars announced
05/03/2020
Spokane foundation awards $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniors. Click for more
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Staff wellness workshop
04/22/2020
Healthy schools begin with a healthy staff. Take part in this online event focusing on the culture of well-being. Click for more
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Continuing Learning from Home
04/21/2020
Learn from home. NEWESD 101 offers an array of online learning opportunities in April and beyond. Click for more
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Cheney High School tribute
04/20/2020
Another school community rallies behind its high school seniors. Click for dramatic aerial video taken in Cheney.
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Honoring Rogers, EV seniors
04/19/2020
Local high schools continue to find creative ways to honor their seniors. Rogers and East Valley take to the turf. Click for more
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Honoring the seniors
04/17/2020
Life may not be normal, but the staff at Ferris High School still finds a way to honor the class of 2020. Click for more
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Shifting School - Implementing Distance Learning
04/15/2020
Shifting School by Implementing Distance Learning: now is the time to reimagine schools.
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Principal job openings
04/14/2020
Colfax: Principal at Jennings Elementary; Columbia: K-12 principal. LaCrosse: PK-12 principal. Click for more
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P-3 Coffee and Connect
04/09/2020
The first section filled quickly. Here is a second chance to share resources that are working in P-3. It's free. Click for more
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Learn from home
04/08/2020
Learn from home. NEWESD 101 offers an array of online learning opportunities in April. Click for more
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DOH tips on grocery shopping
04/07/2020
Eventually, we all need groceries. Here is advice from the state DOH on minimizing your risks in the age of Covid-19. Click for more
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Classified Employee of the Year
04/01/2020
... a beloved paraeducator in the Palouse School District. Click for her name and inspiring story
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Community coalitions
03/31/2020
Challenging times require candid conversations. See family resources on substance use and Covid-19. Click for more
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Bismarck Turner Scholarship
03/26/2020
With the Regal Center temporarily closed to the public, scholarship applications must be submitted by mail only. Click for details
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Online professional learning
03/24/2020
NEWESD 101 offers a diverse array of online opportunities in late March & April. Click for more
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Art show winners and gallery
03/19/2020
See names of art show winners and a gallery of their work. Click for more.
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Eagles Read program
03/18/2020
Eastern Washington University/Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center launch K-8 reading program. Click for more
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Fingerprinting
03/17/2020
As a precaution during the COVID-19 outbreak, NEWESD 101 is temporarily suspending fingerprinting services. Click for more
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Anti-bias training coming in April
03/12/2020
Gain the knowledge, awareness and skills to respond to prejudice and discrimination. Click for more
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New NBCT class announced
03/04/2020
Fifty-six new teachers enter NBCT ranks; 81 renew. See photos from regional reception and complete list of honorees. Click for more
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Kiwanis scholarships offered
03/03/2020
Fifteen college scholarships; $1,500 each. Awards offered to both high school seniors & current college students. Click for more
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Regional Knowledge Bowl results
02/26/2020
Seventeen schools qualify for state; Valley Christian leads the way in regional competition at Whitworth. Click for more
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NEWESD 101's Larry Gardner honored
02/25/2020
NEWESD 101's Larry Gardner, center, named a Sacred Heart Children's Hospital Advocate of the Year. Click for more
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Teacher of the Year nominations
02/22/2020
Know a teaching colleague who goes above and beyond the call? Nominate him/her for Teacher of the Year. Click for more
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Threat Assessment program
02/22/2020
How NEWESD 101 is promoting school safety: Threat Assessment program and staff featured in Inlander. Click for more
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Knowledge Bowl 2020
02/21/2020
Sun shines on Knowledge Bowl. Thirty-two schools compete at Whitworth University. Click for more
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Columbia seeks superintendent
02/04/2020
The Columbia School District invites candidates for position of part-time (.4 FTE) superintendent of schools. Click for more
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Tracy Poindexter-Canton newpaper feauture
01/30/2020
See this Spokesman-Review feature on NEWESD 101's Tracy Poindexter-Canton. Click for more
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NEWASA honors Teacher of the Year
01/16/2020
Regional Teacher of the Year Analisa McCann, Central Valley School District, is honored by school administrators. Click for more
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PBIS training
01/07/2020
Schools teams are invited to this multi-part training on schoolwide behavior management. Click for more
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Reardan-Edwall superintendent opening
01/04/2020
District invites candidates for Superintendent of Schools. Applications accepted through February 21, 2020. Click for more
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Winter 2019-20 Focus newsletter
01/03/2020
Featuring Benge and Wellpinit school districts and much, much more. Click for newsletter
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