ESD 112 Technology Vendor Showcase connects school leaders, classroom tech
School staff from across the region joined ESD 112 and over a dozen technology companies at the Technology Vendor Showcase on January 29. Hosted at ESD 112, this annual event bridges the gap between technology experts and educators in Southwest [...]
TV ETC aids school districts in expanding video production programs, local sports coverage
Originally published in May, 2023 and updated in January, 2024. Since 1979, ESD 112 has been home to The Vancouver Educational Television Consortium (TV ETC), a nonprofit organization consisting of seven Clark County school districts. The three principal districts, Vancouver [...]
ESD 112 announces January 2024 Board Member inductions
Three board members took the oath of office at the January 2024 Board of Directors meeting, following their election to the ESD 112 Board of Directors in November 2023. Newly elected board members include: Susan Barker: Represents District 1, covering [...]
Use Your Voice event prepares next generation of leaders
On December 8, Teens for Tomorrow facilitated the annual Use Your Voice student-led training event at Excelsior High School to empower and educate the next generation of leaders and change-makers. Use Your Voice youth trainings prepare student leaders to participate [...]
Hockinson High School Band Students Perform at Memorial Sites in Honolulu on Pearl Harbor Day
In early December, nearly 100 students from Hockinson High School performed at the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Pearl Harbor Day. The student musicians traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to perform as the only non-military band to take part in National Pearl [...]
1-2-3 Grow and Learn Program prepares young learners for success at school
At 1-2-3 Grow and Learn playgroups, an ESD 112 early learning program, families of children ages 0-5 interact and observe as their kids gain important early childhood development skills. The program prepares children for kindergarten by encouraging social-emotional learning and [...]
Local CTE teacher Margaret Rice earns YouScience Innovative Educator Award
In recognition of her exceptional contributions in guiding and inspiring students, Margaret Rice of Washougal School District is one of two educators nationwide to earn the YouScience Innovative Educator Award this year. Rice serves as the Career & Technical Education [...]
Washington school leaders advocate for adequate and equitable funding at ESD 112 Legislative Forum
Sharing stories of hope and discussing unmet funding needs were the focus of the November 27, 2023, ESD 112 Legislative Forum. The forum, convened virtually for the fourth year in a row, garnered the attendance of 11 legislators and one [...]
Students qualify for North County Honor Band, earning county-wide recognition
Approximately 150 student musicians across Clark County have been selected to participate in the ninth annual North County Honor Band this year. The North County Honor Band performance will be held on February 3, 2024 at 6 p.m. at [...]
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