Construction Services Group provides safe school reopening guidance
Most people spend around 90 percent of their lives in the built environment, i.e., some sort of building or structure. Unfortunately, current science suggests that [...]
Externship program offers teachers a glimpse into construction industry needs
“I’m looking for real-world, practical things I can bring to my students to use; something tangible and touchable.” That’s what Hanna Burleson, a science teacher [...]
iTech Prep teacher named ESD 112 Regional Teacher of the Year
Dr. Erin Lark, Regional Teacher of the Year 2021, teaches Environmental and Life Sciences at iTech Preparatory School in Vancouver A Vancouver Public [...]
ESD 112 STEM kits provide engaging at-home learning opportunities
In the weeks leading up to the end of a rather peculiar school year for Southwest Washington students, ESD 112 partnered with several local districts [...]
Amy Campbell, 2020 WA Teacher of the Year: Building an Inclusive School Community
Amy Campbell, special education teacher and 2020 Washington Teacher of the Year, works with staff at Helen Baller Elementary in Camas to create an inclusive [...]
Community partnership recognized for its involvement in Grow and Learn program initiatives
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Camas-Washougal (GFWC C-W) is helping young readers through their Reach for the Stars with Books program. This local effort, which [...]
VPS elementary secretary named ESD 112’s Classified School Employee of the Year
Traicy Brent of Vancouver Public Schools named ESD 112’s Classified School Employee of the Year ESD 112 has named Traicy Brent of Vancouver [...]
Celebrating exceptional teachers in Southwest Washington
This Teacher Appreciation Week, ESD 112 would like to share the stories of the incredible work that teachers around the region are doing each and [...]
Two dozen Southwest Washington schools recognized with state achievement awards
Twenty-four schools in the ESD 112 region have been recognized by the Washington State Board of Education for the 2018-2019 school year. This year, under [...]
ESD 112 helps school districts deliver meals to students in transition during school closures
Since all Washington State schools were shut down in mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19, schools across the state have made it a priority [...]
Teachers and students find creative ways to stay connected
Schools have been closed throughout Washington for about a month now and remote learning is well underway in most districts. But, just as students [...]
Three district CTE programs donate protective equipment to local medical centers
In times of great need, we often find ways to help in unexpected places. Margaret Rice, Washougal School District Career and Technical Director, heard about [...]
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