Retired ESD 112 bus driver helps bring 100 backpacks to local students
After retiring from ESD 112 on July 1, Ruby Atkins found another way to support local children and families. Atkins, who worked as an ESD [...]
Construction summer camps teach real world skills at Clark County schools
Elementary and middle school students in La Center School District, Hockinson School District, Washougal School District, and Ridgefield School District rolled up their sleeves to [...]
Free parenting workshops offer practical tools to help families thrive
Parents and caregivers in Skamania County are invited to strengthen their parenting skills and connect with other families at two free workshops this fall, offered [...]
It takes a community: Vancouver coalitions invite residents to help build healthier futures for youth
Vancouver coalitions invite community to help build healthier futures for youth Preventing youth substance use is not the responsibility of schools or families alone. It [...]
Local businesses help STEPS students build skills, confidence and community connections
Every week during the school year, young adults with disabilities leave the classroom and head into local businesses across Longview, Kelso and the surrounding area [...]
ESD 112 expands free preschool opportunities across Southwest Washington
Families across Southwest Washington have more opportunities to enroll their children in free, high-quality preschool for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment is now open [...]
Educators Explore Human-Centered AI at Forward ’26 Conference
More than 160 attendees representing 45 school districts, educational service districts and partner organizations gathered on June 23 at Woodland High School for Forward ’26: [...]
2026 STEPS graduates celebrate their next chapter
ESD 112's Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) celebrated the graduation of three students on June 12 at its Longview location, marking an important [...]
EPIC Coalition’s cap and gown initiative ensures no Cowlitz County senior is left behind
What started as a simple idea has grown into a countywide effort to ensure that dozens of local students will walk across the graduation stage [...]
Students explore dual credit and career opportunities at Purposeful Pathways Summit
On May 19, industry leaders, educators and students came together for the Purposeful Pathways: Student Voice & Career Opportunities Summit at Washington State University (WSU) [...]
WASA Awards honor educators and community at ESD 112
On May 15, Educational Service District (ESD) 112 gathered educators, administrators and community leaders to present the annual Washington Association of School Administrators awards, [...]
Dallesport Elementary first graders deepen ASL learning during visit to Washington School for the Deaf
For Dallesport Elementary first graders in the Lyle School District, a visit to Washington School for the Deaf brought months of classroom learning into a [...]
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