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 [...]
Flipped Internship: Turning the typical student work experience upside down
Think back for a moment to when you were in high school or college, preparing to enter the real world and start your career. How [...]
Unofficial special election results in for school bonds and levies
Many school districts in the ESD 112 region had bond or levy measures on the February 11, 2020, ballot. The unofficial results are in, [...]
Woodland teacher leverages community partnerships to serve 18-21 transition students
“It takes a village to raise a child.” D’Ann Horrocks is the Director of Partners in Transition at Woodland Public Schools The African [...]
STEM Storylines breathe new life into existing science project materials
If there’s one thing education professionals can count on, it’s that educational standards and practices will continue to evolve over time as new research becomes [...]
Congratulations regional Poetry Out Loud winners
Winners: Yeshi Berry of Vancouver School of Arts (left) and Amy Eells of Battle Ground High School (right) ESD 112 held its [...]
Youth leaders train peers to ‘Use Your Voice’ for legislative change
The past several years have seen an upward trend in youth civic engagement, and that certainly appears to be the case here in Southwest Washington. [...]
District education leaders gather to share 2020 priorities with WA legislators
On Friday, November 15, more than 60 education leaders and eight Washington State legislators attended the ESD 112 Legislative Forum. The forum offers school district [...]
“Real Heroes” of the public ed system recognized by local nonprofit
Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes, especially when it comes to the local public education system. Teachers, parents, school staff and community members [...]
ESDs help answer the age-old question: What is the difference between a bond and a levy?
There’s no doubt about it. School funding in the state of Washington has become increasingly complicated in the last few years. But whether you’re [...]
BGHS English teacher emphasizes the importance of human connection
Heather Smithline is an English teacher at Battle Ground High School (BGHS) For Battle Ground High School (BGHS) English teacher Heather Smithline, some [...]
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