Vancouver Superintendent Webb elected WASA President-elect
OLYMPIA—The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) is pleased to announce that members have elected Dr. Steven T. Webb, superintendent of Vancouver Public [...]
September is Attendance Awareness Month
When it comes to achieving at school, the old Woody Allen quote applies: “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” September is Attendance Awareness Month, [...]
Every Student Succeeds Act Public Forum June 16
In June and July, OSPI will host 7 forums across the state to provide an overview of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) implementation in [...]
Kalama and Ridgefield embrace hands-on learning with NGSS
Matt Whitton and Victoria Wells teach science in different, smaller school districts in southwestern Washington. The two districts, Kalama and Ridgefield, sit about 20 minutes [...]
ESD 112 region districts receive awards for outstanding communication
Educational Service District 112 and several school districts in the region were recognized at an awards ceremony on April 28, 2016 for excellence in school [...]
Evergreen Educator Named State School Employee of the Year
District Administrator of Family Involvement is a visionary and influential community leader OLYMPIA — April 28, 2015 — Melanie Green of Evergreen (Clark County) School [...]
Union High School student receives top award at state art show
Two other Southwest Region students receive Honorable Mention Awards May 2, 2016 – OSPI has announced the winners of the 43rd Annual Superintendent's High School [...]
ESD 112 hosts OSPI Candidate Forum
ESD 112 hosted an OSPI Candidates Forum April 12 to hear from the four candidates running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Candidates Robin Fleming, [...]
ESD 112 region schools receive state’s highest honor
Twelve schools in the ESD 112 region are 2015 Washington Achievement Award winners. The Washington Achievement Award is sponsored by the Office of Superintendent of [...]
Gene Sharratt selected as AESD/OSPI Executive Director of Statewide Initiatives
Educational Service District 112 and the other eight ESDs across the state have a new leader to help guide the work of the state’s Association [...]
Regional representatives attend AGRiP Conference in Nashville
White Salmon Superintendent Dr. Jerry Lewis (left) and Glenwood Superintendent Heather Gimlin accept an award in recognition for compliance with the AGRiP Advisory Standards for the [...]
State AP Scores and Participation Rate Rise Again
OLYMPIA — February 24, 2016 — More Washington students are taking and passing Advanced Placement (AP) exams with a score of 3 or [...]