Teachers receive free professional learning during STEM-tastic Summer Symposium
Teachers experiment with whirly-gigs and then build this simple activity into an integrated STEM unit on transportation. For three learning-packed days in August, the classrooms of La Center High School were filled with a different kind of student: [...]
nPower Girls STEM program changes name to reflect expanded focus
nPower Teachers hear from Tetra Pak in Vancouver about how they utilize air scrubbers to prevent pollutants from entering the air around their plant. ESD 112’s nPower Girls is beginning the 2018-19 school year with an expanded focus and a [...]
VPS Superintendent Webb receives national award for communications
Dr. Steve Webb, superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools, received the 2018 Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award. The award, given by the National School Public Relations Association, was presented July 17 at the annual seminar in Anaheim, California. Webb [...]
Woodland teacher named ESD 112 Teacher of the Year
Kimberly Miller, a family and consumer science teacher at Woodland High School, has been named ESD 112’s 2019 Regional Teacher of the Year. Kimberly Miller (right) receiving her award from Woodland Assistant Superintendent Asha Riley in June. Miller’s [...]
Prevent Coalition, in collaboration with nine partnering coalitions, recognizes volunteers for prevention efforts
Mayor McEnerny-Ogle of Vancouver, Mayor Coston of Washougal and Vancouver Councilmember Stober were among those recognized for their support More than 65 community members and several elected officials attended the Prevent Coalition Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on June 7th in [...]
1-2-3 Grow & Learn program and Washougal community groups team up to deliver early learning
The 1-2-3 Grow and Learn Program at Hathaway Elementary School in Washougal has come to a close for the 2017-18 school year. The program is sponsored by Educational Service District 112 and is designed to enrich the lives of young children through books. "The [...]
Manufacturing jobs event presents high school seniors with career options
As the school year comes to a close, many seniors—especially those who aren’t planning on attending college—are grappling with that all-consuming question: what now? “A lack of knowledge is what’s hurting the kids,” says John LeMarte, business solutions consultant for [...]
Ergonomics: Three Tips for Using a Mouse
Consider the following when using your computer mouse. Location It should be located as close as possible to you and the keyboard, preferably at or near elbow height. Its location should enable the elbow to rest near one’s side. The [...]
Spectator safety
Whether they are inside a gymnasium or outside at your football stadium or baseball field, bleachers are subject to wear, weathering, corrosion, abuse and metal fatigue. For these reasons, inspect bleachers seasonally or quarterly, with documentation of your findings. Start [...]
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