New app helps students learn Lushootseed language

La Conner School District board members met March 28 in a hybrid meeting to discuss changes coming to the school and even a new app.

The board anticipates extending its high school Lushootseed language education program to the eighth grade. To help facilitate that, they unanimously approved use of grant funding to purchase a software app designed to increase Lushootseed proficiency.

“We’ll be using technology that younger folks are used to,” Superintendent Will Nelson said.

“Having that app,” added board president Susie Deyo, “will be very helpful. I’m looking forward to seeing a demo for this...