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Schools Rally for Displaced Students | Spokane News
Hundreds of Spokane kids are returning to school amid lingering trauma from the August wildfires that displaced over 160 students and forced evacuations for many more. School leaders are prioritizing routine and stability, with principals at Shadle Park High—where 38 students lost their homes—focusing on predictability to ease anxiety. The district is ramping up counseling, adding therapy dogs like Barkley, and restructuring schedules: Indian Trail Elementary opens class with 25 minutes of student check-ins, while Flett Middle School offers quiet rooms and community nights. Donations and…
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