American Graduate Day 2017 Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

International Baccalaureate

By Kanale Rhoden November 1, 2017

Yakima’s A.C. Davis High School mission statement is to “educate students for success: life-long learning, employment, and social awareness.” Realizing that mission is at the heart of the school’s International… Continue Reading International BaccalaureateRead More

English Learners

By McKayla Fox November 1, 2017

If you’ve ever learned another language, you’re familiar with how difficult it can be. Now imagine being an immigrant in high school. At Southridge High School in Kennewick, the English… Continue Reading English LearnersRead More

Poetry Out Loud

By Kanale Rhoden November 1, 2017

One program at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick teaches public speaking skills, increases vocabulary, and helps students process and express emotions. Myanna Moody is a senior at Kamiakin High School… Continue Reading Poetry Out LoudRead More

Sigma Alpha Iota Instruments Program

By McKayla Fox November 1, 2017

Research shows that music in schools can improve reading and math scores. But not every student can afford instruments. Imagine if every student in our region had the opportunity to… Continue Reading Sigma Alpha Iota Instruments ProgramRead More

NEWTECH Skill Center

By Kanale Rhoden November 1, 2017

High school skills programs like one in Spokane are filling a need for skilled workers in areas like construction, manufacturing, and information technology. New Tech Skill Center is one of… Continue Reading NEWTECH Skill CenterRead More

The Learning Garden

By McKayla Fox November 1, 2017

In 2007, Taylor Kowalski’s mother, Cathy, opened what was among Idaho’s first fully inclusive setting pre-schools in Post Falls. In 2016, Taylor saw a need for similar services in Moscow,… Continue Reading The Learning GardenRead More