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 [...]
Three ESD 112 school districts recognized for National Board achievement
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards released its annual list of Accomplished School Districts earlier this fall, and school districts across Washington State once [...]
ESD 112 Board honors state teacher of the year
The ESD 112 Board of Directors recognized Camas special education teacher Amy Campbell for winning the state Teacher of the Year award. At their October [...]
Battle Ground students learn about digestion through firsthand experience
With modernized Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curricula becoming more available every year across the country, teachers, school districts and ESDs have new opportunities [...]
School principals attend annual breakfast for youth prevention
School principals from across Southwest Washington gathered for an annual breakfast and learning event hosted by Prevent Coalition at ESD 112 on Wednesday, October 2, [...]
