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 [...]
ESD 112 Communications and Regional School Districts earn National School Communications Awards
Several school districts and communications professionals across Southwest Washington received 2026 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards, bringing national recognition to the Educational Service [...]
Southwest Washington youth prevention teams earn statewide recognition at Spring Youth Forum
Students from across Southwest Washington were recognized for their leadership, creativity and commitment to prevention at the 2026 Washington State Spring Youth Forum, held on [...]
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, [...]
Southwest Washington students earn top honors at 53rd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show
Three talented student artists from Southwest Washington earned state-level recognition at the 53rd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, which celebrated the creativity and [...]
Record year for ESD 112 Communications bond and levy support across Washington
For many school districts, the holiday season is a time to wrap up before winter break. For the Educational Service District 112 Communications team, it [...]
Kalama Superintendent Dr. Wesley Benjamin Named NSPRA Superintendent to Watch
The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has named Kalama School District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Benjamin a 2025‑26 Superintendent to Watch, recognizing his dynamic leadership [...]
Nominations open for 2027 Regional Teacher of the Year and 2026 Classified School Employee of the Year
Educational Service District 112 is now accepting nominations for two highly esteemed regional awards: the 2027 Teacher of the Year and the 2026 Classified School [...]
Become a certified teacher at a fraction of the cost with ESD-U
Applications for the 2026–27 ESD-U cohort are now open. This one-year, residency-based, flexible teacher certification program offers alternative routes to teacher certification for individuals with [...]
School leaders call for smarter spending, local flexibility at 2026 ESD 112 Legislative Forum
On November 14, 2025, education leaders and legislators from across Southwest Washington gathered at the annual ESD 112 Legislative Forum to discuss sustainable solutions for [...]
Community members safely dispose of 760 pounds of medications during Drug Take-Back Day
More than 264 residents across Clark, Klickitat, and Cowlitz counties safely disposed of 760 pounds of unwanted medications during a regional Drug Take-Back event held [...]
September is Attendance Awareness Month – Every Day Counts
September marks Attendance Awareness Month, an important time to spotlight one of the lesser-known predictors of student achievement: simply showing up. Attendance isn't just about [...]
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