Conducting a safety inspection
The purpose of safety and health inspections is to identify and correct unsafe conditions and work practices before an injury occurs. Identifying unsafe conditions relates to the physical environment hazards that may be present in the school while unsafe work [...]
ESD 112 awarded grant to reduce substance use in Kelso
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) has received a state grant of $220,000 to reduce youth alcohol, marijuana and other drug use in the community of Kelso, WA. The two-year grant, awarded by the Washington Health Care Authority’s (HCA), Division [...]
Hypertension 101
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that can eventually lead to serious health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it affects nearly half of American adults, even though many people don’t realize [...]
World Mental Health Day
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a day observed to spread mental health awareness and remove attached social stigmas. Mental disorders affect nearly 12% of the world’s population — meaning about 450 million will experience a mental illness that would [...]
Strategies for school security and emergency preparedness
Each school day, schools are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students. Families and communities expect schools to keep their children safe from threats (human-caused emergencies such as crime and violence) and hazards (natural disasters, disease [...]
Kelso’s Nancy Baldwin named 2021 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year
Nancy Baldwin, 2021 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year Kelso School District’s Nancy Baldwin has been named Washington’s 2021 Classified Employee of the Year by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Baldwin, who serves [...]
Hitchins discusses her unique path into the world of education
Washougal High School Culinary Instructor Brenda Hitchins, who was recently named ESD 112 Regional Teacher of the Year, chats with EduSpeak host Nick Shanmac about her unique path into the world of teaching and overcoming challenges during the 2020-2021 school [...]
SummerWorks internship program an “unforgettable experience” for students and staff
“SummerWorks has helped me to learn about careers and to be more confident and comfortable with working. The program taught me things that I will use for the rest of my life.” "You guys have given me a good start [...]
Simple tips on how to prevent sports injuries
1. Talk to your athlete Ensure your athlete understands that he/she should chat with you and look for help if encountering a pain or something that doesn't feel right. 2. Schedule a preseason physical A preseason physical is always a [...]
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