SPS Podcasts
Spokane Public Schools is the third-largest public school district in Washington State. With 29,000 students and over 6,000 employees, every one of them has a story to tell. Welcome to the SPS Podcasts feed, where we'll share unique stories and tidbits to keep our community engaged.
SPS Podcasts
SPS Friday 5: Karin Thompson on back to school prep for younger students
Welcome to the SPS Friday 5 - five questions posed in about five minutes to an expert on a given topic. This is the first of three episodes focused on preparing students to get back to school.
Spokane Public Schools Director of Early Learning Karin Thompson talks through the top three things parents of young children should be doing right now to prepare themselves for the start of a new school year.
She also reveals why it's vital to get to know your kid's teacher, what traits the most successful elementary students have in common, and where families should go to find resources that will make the first day great.
Find all our audio stories at www.spokaneschools.org/listen.