2022 News

Modern Classrooms Project Cohort
05/16/2023
Register by May 30! Join NEWESD 101's new regional cohort centered around the Modern Classrooms Project. Click for details
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ESEA Distinguished Schools
12/22/2022
Congratulations to Davenport & LaCrosse elementary schools, named as 2022-23 ESEA Distinguished Schools. Click for details
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Happy Holidays 2022
12/20/2022
NEWESD 101 offices will be closed Fri., Dec. 23; Mon., Dec. 26 and Mon., Jan. 2.Click for more
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Improvement Science - Spring 2023
12/16/2022
Registration now open in pdEnroller for NEWESD 101's Improvement Science training series. Click for details
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Zooming In and Out on Inclusionary Practices
12/06/2022
Educators and families can learn more about Inclusionary Practices through this free, three-part series. Click for details
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NEWESD 101 in the News! Michelle Grove
12/05/2022
Regional Science Coordinator Michelle Grove was recently interviewed by KHQ to discuss NEWESD 101's delivery of STEM curriculum to regional educators. Click for more
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Upcoming min-grants deadline is Dec. 15, 2022
12/05/2022
NEWEC is offering mini-grants of $250-$500 for regional public, private & charter schools. Click for more
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National Special Education Day 2022
12/03/2022
National Special Education Day is celebrated every year on December 2, to commemorate the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education law. Click for more
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Myth Busting & Mixology
12/01/2022
Register today! Hear how manufacturing & construction intersect & what this means for students/future trade applicants. Click for details
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NEWESD 101 Offices Closed Nov. 24 & 25
11/22/2022
NEWESD 101 will be closed Nov. 24 & 25 in honor of Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day. Click for more
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Swinyard named 2023 Superintendent of the Year
11/18/2022
Spokane Public Schools' Dr. Adam Swinyard has been named 2023 Superintendent of the Year. Click for more
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
11/15/2022
NEWESD 101's Community Coalitions collected 439 lbs. of medication on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Click for more
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2022 WSSDA Boards of Distinction
11/14/2022
Pullman & Spokane school boards have been named 2022 WSSDA Boards of Distinction. Click for more
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Happy Veterans Day 2022
11/10/2022
In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, NEWESD 101 will be closed. Click for more
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National School Psychology Week 2022
11/07/2022
Join NEWESD 101 in celebrating our local, regional & national school psychs during National School Psychology Week. Click for more
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Enacting Science Classroom Tasks Series
11/02/2022
Gain strategies for supporting gender-equitable teaching practices in science. Register by Monday, Nov. 7 in pdEnroller! Click for details
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10/25/2022
On Oct. 29, NEWESD 101’s Community Coalitions will collaborate with local school & community partners to host Medication Take Back events. Click for more
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Social Media Effects on Student Health and Safety - Oct. 25, 2022
10/19/2022
This 1-hour virtual workshop will discuss social media's impact on student brain development. Click for more
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Great Washington ShakeOut 2022
10/18/2022
Know how to protect yourself, students and staff from earthquakes. Click for more
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Now Hiring ECEAP Substitutes
10/17/2022
We are currently seeking ECEAP teacher/assistant teacher substitutes to join our team. Click for details
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Regional Attendance Professional Learning Community
10/17/2022
Registration now open in pdEnroller. District/school administrators & attendance professionals are encouraged to sign up for this PLC. Click for details
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Miller honored by School Nurse Association of Washington
10/11/2022
Congratulations to NEWESD 101 Assistant Superintendent Mick Miller who has been named the 2022 School Nurse Organization of Washington's (SNOW) Non-Nurse School Administrator of the Year. Click for more
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Trades Night at East Valley HS - Nov. 2, 2022
10/10/2022
Mark your calendars! East Valley will host Trades Night on Nov. 2 from 5-8 p.m. Click for details
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WSLA - Sept. 27, 2022
09/29/2022
The Washington Leadership Academy recently led a day of collective learning in NEWESD 101's Talbott Event Center. Click for more
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CTE/CCL Middle School Equity Project Welcome Night
09/28/2022
Automotive, healthcare & video production careers were spotlighted during the Middle School Equity Project Welcome Night on Sept 21. Click to read more.
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NEWASA September Meeting 2022
09/21/2022
Nearly 70 educational leaders & 45 of our 59 public school district superintendents joined us last week for our first NEWASA meeting of the new school year! Click for more
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Big Ideas in Math
09/14/2022
Registration closes 9/19. K-5 teachers are invited to join this math Professional Learning Community. Click for more.
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VESi online continuing education courses
09/13/2022
VESi offers high quality interactive online continuing education courses in partnership with NEWESD 101. Click for more
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Educator Awards - September 2022
09/11/2022
State 2022 Classified School Employee & 2023 Teacher of the Year award winners will be announced. Click for more
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Mini-grant Applications due Sept. 15, 2022
09/11/2022
Mini-grants of $250 to $500 are available to local P-12 schools. Click for application information
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Washington Fellows Network 2022-23
09/09/2022
There's still time to join our Washington Fellows Networks. Click for details
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Labor Day 2022
09/03/2022
NEWESD 101 will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Click for more
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All Staff 2022
08/31/2022
All Staff 2022: Celebrating our shared commitment to service. Click for more
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Meaningful mathematics
08/11/2022
On Aug.11, regional educators explored ways to get students talking about math. Click for more
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Register by 8/9/22 for School Safety Summit
08/08/2022
Registration closes at noon tomorrow for NEWESD 101’s School Safety Summit. Click for more
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State Road-e-o Winners 2022
08/02/2022
East Valley, Lind-Ritzville & Reardan-Edwall school districts earned top honors at the State Road-e-o. Click for more
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Cool Off with a Good Book
08/01/2022
It's another hot one today. Spokane Public Library is offering extended hours for reading and relaxing in an air-conditioned space. Click for more
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Freeman FBLA wins big at Nationals!
07/22/2022
Way to go, Scotties! Freeman HS Future Business Leaders of America members recently earned two national awards. Click for more
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2022 School Safety Summit
07/20/2022
It’s not too late to take advantage of early room booking rates with the Mirabeau Park Hotel for NEWESD 101's School Safety Summit! Click for more
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Regional Classified Employee & Teacher of the Year
07/15/2022
Anthony “Tony” Collins has been selected as the 2022 Classified School Employee of the Year and Gina Behrens as the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the northeast Washington region. Click for more
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Autism Workshops - Summer 2022
07/12/2022
UW Autism Center & NEWESD 101 will host a series of autism workshops this summer for educators, providers & parents. Click for more
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Happy Independence Day
07/01/2022
NEWESD 101 offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in recognition of Independence Day. Click for more
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Welcome Superintendent Roettger!
07/01/2022
July 1 officially marked Mr. Robert Roettger's first day as superintendent of NEWESD 101. Click for more
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STEM/STEAM Summer Camps 2022
06/29/2022
A variety of STEM/STEM-focused summer camps are available to students (grades PK-12). Click for more
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Belonging for Every Student: Regional Equity Summit 2022
06/27/2022
Approximately 191 local educators participated in the Regional Equity Summit on June 22. Click for more
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Embarking On Their Futures
06/16/2022
On June 14, 128 students earned their high school equivalency through the Next Generation Zone. Click fore more
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Registration now open: School Safety Summit 2022
06/14/2022
Register now in pdEnroller for NEWESD 101's School Safety Summit, Aug.16-18. Click for more
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Washington State Fellows Network 2022-23 Applications
06/13/2022
Deadline has been extended to June 30 for teacher leaders interested in applying for the WA Fellows Network. Click for more.
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Kids Newspaper - June 2022
06/13/2022
Click to read final edition of Spokane County Kids Newspaper featuring teacher Lauren Puyear, Linwood Elementary.
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A Cause for Celebration: Staff Appreciation 2022
06/10/2022
On June 10, NEWESD 101 employees were honored during the agency's annual Staff Appreciation luncheon. Click for more
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2022 Science & Engineering Awards
06/08/2022
Area high school students earned top honors this spring while competing in regional, state & international science & engineering fairs.
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Automotivated: Automotive Skills Challenge
06/08/2022
Garfield, Palouse & Newport students got a chance to be auto techs for a day during an Automotive Skills Challenge last week at Spokane Community College. Click for more
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VESi online continuing education courses
06/08/2022
VESi offers high quality interactive online continuing education courses in partnership with NEWESD 101. Click for more
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Memorial Day 2022
05/27/2022
NEWESD 101 will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Click for more
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Washington State STEM Signing Day 2022
05/26/2022
Congratulations to Devon Orenstein (Ferris HS), Siena Roberts, (LCHS), Olivia Snyder (Mt. Spokane) & Alyssa Underwood (CVHS) who are among 49 WA HS seniors named 2022 WA State #STEMSigningDay honorees! Click for more
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School Violence Resources
05/25/2022
Our hearts go out to the families impacted by yesterday’s tragic incident & the entire Uvalde community. Click for more
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Superintendent Opening - Republic SD
05/25/2022
The Republic School District is currently seeking a dynamic leader to serve as superintendent. Click for more.
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Creating Better Together Awards - May 2022
05/20/2022
NEWESD 101 honored Valley SD Board of Directors, Pullman HS, Regal Elementary & Glover MS on May 19 with inaugural Creating Better Together awards. Click for more
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Spokane Alliance for Fentanyl Education (S.A.F.E.)
05/18/2022
Student Support Services Director Brittany Campbell joined NEWESD 101 Superintendent Dr. Michael Dunn & other local leaders last week to address the region's opioid crisis. Click for more.
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Washington State Fellows Network 2022-23 Applications
05/18/2022
Applications due June 1 for teacher leaders interested in joining the Washington State Fellows Network. Click for more
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National School Nurse Day 2022
05/11/2022
Happy National School Nurse Day! A HUGE thanks is owed to our School Nurse Corps members & all they do to support schools & students across our region. Click for more
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Kids Newspaper - May 2022
05/09/2022
Click to read latest edition of Spokane County Kids Newspaper featuring teacher Whitney Oyler, University Elementary School.
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Automotive Roundtable - Spring 2022
05/05/2022
NEWESD 101, NEWTech Prep, ASE Education Foundation & others recently joined forces to host an Automotive Roundtable. Click for more
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Trades Night at Mead HS - May 4, 2022
05/03/2022
Trades Night is back! Wed., May 4, 5-8 p.m. at Mead High School. Learn more about skilled trades and career opportunities. Click for more
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NEWEC mini-grants due May 15, 2022
04/28/2022
Mini-grants of $250 to $500 are available to local P-12 schools. Click for application information
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Superintendent/Principal Opening - Orchard Prairie SD
04/27/2022
Orchard Prairie School District is seeking a part-time Superintendent/Principal to lead its K-7 school. Click for more
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 30, 2022
04/26/2022
On April 30, NEWESD 101’s Community Coalitions will collaborate with local school & community-based partners to host Medication Take Back events in our region. Click for more
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NEWESD 101 Job Fair
04/19/2022
All job seekers are invited to attend this free, in-person event to connect with school districts across our region. Click for more
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K-12 Principal/Assigned Projects Director opening - Tekoa School District
04/19/2022
The Tekoa School District is seeking a K-12 Principal/Assigned Projects Director to begin July 1, 2022. Click for details
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Kids Newspaper - April 2022
04/18/2022
Click to read latest edition of Spokane County Kids Newspaper featuring teacher Jackie Whitfield, Reardan-Edwall Elementary
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Flourishing + Nourishment = Flourishment
04/13/2022
Regional educators had an opportunity to learn from math teacher, facilitator & author Chase Orton this week. Click for more.
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Wilbur-Creston Wellness Conference
04/12/2022
Student Support Services partnered with Wilbur-Creston School District & the National Alliance on Mental Illness yesterday to host an inaugural Wellness Conference. Click for more
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2022 Regional High School Art Show: Choice Award Winners
04/08/2022
Nine students received Choice Awards in this year’s Regional High School Art Show. Click to view awards & virtual celebration.
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Flourishment for Math Educators - April 13, 2022
04/08/2022
Attention regional math teachers! NEWESD 101 will host two in-person workshops on April 13 featuring educator, author & facilitator Chase Orton. Click for details
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2022
04/04/2022
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Click here for resources promoting healthy families.
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Part-time superintendent/principal opening - Onion Creek School District
03/29/2022
Onion Creek School District is seeking a part-time Superintendent/Principal. Click for details
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Knowledge Bowl 2022 - State & Regional Winners
03/29/2022
Of the top 12 regional teams that advanced to the 2022 State Knowledge Bowl tournament this month, 10 received state awards! Click for more
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Professional Learning Opportunities - Spring 2022
03/28/2022
View NEWESD 101's current professional learning opportunities. Course list includes: Right Response Recertification, Elementary Data Science, Social Emotional Learning for the Inclusive Classroom & more. Click for details
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Regional High School Art Show Virtual Ceremony
03/25/2022
NEWESD 101's Regional High School Art Show Virtual Awards Ceremony premiers Monday, March 28 at 4 p.m. Click for more
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NEWESD 101 Zag Photo
03/24/2022
NEWESD employees gathered Thursday for their annual Go Zags photo prior to the NCAA Sweet 16 tournament. Click for more
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Job Fair sign-up for school districts
03/23/2022
Booth/table registration is now open to regional school districts currently hiring & interested in connecting with job seekers during our second annual ESD 101 Job Fair. Click for more
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Job Fair sign-up for school districts
03/23/2022
Booth/table registration is now open to regional school districts. Click for more
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Thank you, Wellness Committee!
03/18/2022
Words cannot espresso how much we love our NEWESD 101 Wellness Committee. Click for more
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MTSS Implementation Cohort
03/15/2022
Districts can now apply to join a cohort offering professional development, coaching & technical assistance while implementing MTSS. Click for more
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2022 Regional Knowledge Bowl Winners
03/10/2022
Off to state! Congratulations to our 2022 Regional Knowledge Bowl winners! Click to see results
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2021 Washington DECA Advisor of the Year - Erin Ruehl
03/07/2022
NEWESD 101 congratulates Erin Ruehl of Shadle Park High School recently named 2021 Washington DECA Advisor of the Year
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NEWESD 101 Board selects Robert Roettger as next superintendent
03/01/2022
NEWESD 101's Board of Directors is pleased to announce Mr. Robert Roettger as the agency's next superintendent. Click for more
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Superintendent/Principal Opening - Sprague School District
02/08/2022
The Sprague School District is currently seeking a dynamic school leader to serve as Superintendent/Principal. Click for more
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Part-time superintendent opening - Harrington SD
02/04/2022
Harrington School District invites candidates for part-time Superintendent of Schools. Applications accepted through March 4, 2022. Click for more
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Congratulations Medical Lake School District
02/03/2022
Congratulations to Medical Lake School District for earning a 2021 School Psychology Services Award. Click for more
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Curlew part-time superintendent opening
02/03/2022
Curlew School District invites candidates for part-time superintendent. Applications accepted through February 25, 2022. Click for more
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WE Professional Development
02/01/2022
Earn clock hours by registering for free virtual workshops offered by WE Schools. Click for more
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2022 Regional High School Art Show: Submissions Due Feb. 2
01/27/2022
NEWESD 101 is currently accepting artwork for the 2022 Regional High School Art Show. Entry deadline is Feb. 2. Click for more
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COVID-19 Test Distribution - January 2022
01/24/2022
39,000 COVID-19 tests have been distributed to districts across northeast Washington thanks to the collaborative efforts of NEWESD 101, East Valley & Mead School Districts & the Department of Health. Click for more
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MLK Day - Jan. 17, 2022
01/14/2022
NEWESD 101 will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Click for more
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Kids Newspaper - January 2022
01/09/2022
Click to read latest edition of Spokane County Kids Newspaper featuring teacher Chris Russell, East Valley Middle School.
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NEWESD 101 Superintendent Search: Invitation to Apply
01/09/2022
NEWESD 101's Board of Directors invites candidates for our next superintendent. Applications accepted through January 21, 2022. Click for more
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Signs of Suicide Training
01/07/2022
NEWESD 101 will host this three-hour training on Jan. 27 that will discuss suicide prevention strategies. Click for more
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Nominations for Teacher & Classified School Employee of the Year
01/06/2022
OSPI is now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year. Click for more
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K-12 Schools COVID-19 Requirements
08/11/2021
All school personnel, volunteers, visitors, and students must wear cloth face coverings, or an acceptable alternative (e.g., surgical mask or clear face shield with a drape), at school when indoors. Click for details
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