Our November podcast, "Achieving Excellence with Native Education,” highlights the work Spokane Public Schools has accomplished in closing opportunity gaps for the district’s 1,900 students who identify as Native American and Alaskan Native.
Superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and Executive Director of Activities & Athletics Stephanie Splater hear from:
Board Director Jenny Slagle, a member of the Yakima Nation and Northern Arapaho descendant
Director of Native Education Tamika LaMere, a member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians out of Great Falls, Montana, and a descendant of the Chippewa Cree people of Rocky Boy, Montana
Students and staff from The Community School who recently completed a project called “Native Voices” to learn the history and experiences of Indigenous tribes in the Spokane area
Listen online or search for SPS Podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts.
Our School Board was recently recognized as the Washington State School Directors’ Association Large District Board of the Year for its commitment to equity-centered leadership that delivers results for students, highlighting increased graduation rates, improved attendance, and academic growth of Native students.