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 is a education podcast hosted by Spokane Public Schools, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Spokane Public Schools hosts SPS Podcasts, a education show with 78 episodes published.

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  SPS Future Ready: Student Health and Wellness

  Mar 19, 202618 minS1

  <p>What does it take to keep students healthy, supported, and ready to learn? In this episode of the Future Ready podcast, Superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and Stephanie Slater sit down with Becky Doughty, Executive Director of School Support Services, to explore the growing network of health and wellness resources inside Spokane Public Schools.</p><p>From the school-based health clinics operating at four high schools in partnership with CHAS, to the brand new clinic opening at Logan Elementary through a partnership with WSU's College of Medicine and Nursing, Spokane Public Schools is redefining what access to care looks like...

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  Future Ready: Special Education Conversation with Board Director Nikki Lockwood

  Jan 14, 202628 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the SPS Future Ready podcast, Board Director Nikki Lockwood shares her personal journey as a parent of a neurodiverse child and how it inspired her to run for the Spokane Schools Board. The conversation explores progress and ongoing challenges in special education, including inclusion, family advocacy, funding, language, and the importance of collaboration between parents and educators. Listeners also hear a parent story highlighting the impact of connection and advocacy, along with a look ahead at Lockwood’s hopes for inclusive programming, transition services, and strong community for students with disabilities. </p>

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  Future Ready: Achieving Excellence with Native Education

  Nov 26, 202525 minS0

  <p> This episode of the SPS Future Ready Podcast explores Spokane Public Schools' Native Education department and its remarkable achievements. Hosts Superintendent Dr. Swinyard and Stephanie Splater interview Board Director Jenny Slagle and Director of Native Education Tamika LaMere about the district's equity-centered approach to supporting Native students.</p><p>The discussion covers the district's significant progress since 2020, including dramatic improvements in graduation rates (77% to 89%), attendance, and academic growth (over 200% increase). Key elements include elevating the Native Ed coordinator role to a director position, adding five staff members to work directly with students, and building strong partnerships with local tribes a...

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  Future Ready: Together Spokane IRL (in real life)

  Oct 15, 202536 minS1

  <p>In this episode of SPS Future Ready, Superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and co-host Stephanie Splater dive into the transformative vision behind the Together Spokane initiative—a bold collaboration between Spokane Public Schools, the Parks Department, and community partners to reimagine shared spaces for kids, families, and neighborhoods.</p><p>The episode highlights:</p>Over 200 proposed projects across schools, parks, and neighborhoods aimed at increasing equity and access.A focus on getting kids off screens and into real-life engagement through recreation, athletics, and outdoor experiences.The importance of local investment in facilities to ensure families can enjoy enriching activities without le...

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  Future Ready: Put Your Phone To Bed

  Sep 9, 202525 minS1

  <p>Join Spokane Public Schools' Superintendent Adam Swinyard and Executive Director of Athletics Stephanie Slater as they tackle one of the biggest challenges facing today's students: getting quality sleep. In this inaugural episode of the Future Ready podcast, they explore how excessive screen time and late-night phone use are disrupting students' sleep patterns and impacting their academic performance and behavior.</p><p>The episode features insights from Dr. Anne Mason, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and Acting Dean at WSU College of Nursing, who breaks down age-appropriate sleep guidelines and explains the connection between daytime activities and nighttime rest. Rogers...

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