State Representative Senn visits ECE child care centers in Vancouver
Washington State Representative Tana Senn recently spent two days visiting with our region’s littlest learners and Early Care and Education (ECE) providers. In addition to playing with building blocks and listening to the latest tunes at Park Crest Early Learning [...]
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. Teens across the country and around the world are showing up for the issues they [...]
New social emotional curriculum improves student connection and classroom behavior
We’re all familiar with the typical subjects taught in elementary school classrooms…there’s reading, writing, math, and science. And, of course, the breaks kids get for recess and creative playtime. But an important subject that may not immediately come to mind [...]
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 superintendents and other education leaders the opportunity to share the issues their districts are facing [...]
“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 all play a vital role in the education of our students. Many go above and [...]
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 new to the state or you’ve lived here for years, you’ve probably asked yourself at [...]
Carbon monoxide: the invisible killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that often goes undetected, striking victims at home and at work. At work sites all internal combustion engines, including diesel, gasoline, kerosene and propane-powered engines can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. [...]
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 of the most valuable skills growing minds can be taught are debate and discourse. The [...]
Warning – deer ahead
Whether you drive for your job or merely commute to and from work, you need to be aware of deer entering the roadway. Although motor vehicle-deer collisions can happen year-round, one-half to two-thirds of deer collisions occur in October and [...]
