Health Policy

Spokane Public Schools sees results from “Engage in Real Life” initiative

Spokane Public Schools is seeing real results from its “Engage in Real Life” initiative. After one year of limiting phone use during school and promoting extracurricular activities, the district reports higher attendance, better behavior, and stronger student engagement. WSU College of Nursing’s Dr. Anne Mason emphasizes sleep as a key part of student success. Learn how school leaders and families are working together to reduce screen time and help kids thrive.

Spokane School District officials say emphasizing real world experiences for students has had positive effects.

Schenk Attends COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

In November 2022, Dr. Elizabeth Schenk, PhD, RN, FAAN, College of Nursing Research Assistant Professor, attended the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on […]

COP27 Pavilion Entry