Student achievement reflects Lyle School District’s transformation
When he was hired by the Lyle School Board in July of 2015, Superintendent Andrew Kelly shared three key elements essential to transforming Lyle from a district with two schools labeled as “failing” into a high performing district that exceeds [...]
Kelso/Longview consortium receives grant to support homeless students
On the heels of a 2016 report stating the number of homeless students in Cowlitz County doubled in five years, the Washington State Legislature passed two bills to help schools improve support services for these students through grants. This month, [...]
Evergreen district staff celebrate the uplifting power of student artwork
There is a cherished work of art that hangs in an office building at Evergreen Public Schools' Administrative Service Center. It's a drawing that speaks to the importance of arts education and art's ability to make people happy. It's called [...]
Washington State Patrol shares school bus traffic safety video
https://videopress.com/v/AQZJiD1J Each year when school starts up, it's a good idea to remind drivers in the community the traffic laws regarding school buses. The Washington State Patrol has great information on their blog along with the above video.
Washougal’s new building provides space for personalized education
Washougal, WA - The new Excelsior Building at Washougal High School is preparing to open its doors this school year with a fresh approach to programs that provide specialized support for students to succeed academically and graduate on time. This new [...]
Ethan Chessin, music teacher at Camas High School, named Regional Teacher of the Year
Ethan Chessin believes that a 14-year-old is capable of producing work that a 44-year-old (who isn't that child's parent) finds beautiful, interesting, and useful. This, among so many other things, is what makes Chessin brilliant at his job. A music [...]
Educating the Educators: One Way Kelso School District Supports Teachers
One in five Washington teachers leave the profession within the first four years of their teaching career. Of all levels of experience, attrition rates for beginning teachers (at 22.4%) are the highest. According to a 2016 study by the Learning [...]
Region welcomes four new superintendents
Four ESD 112 region school districts are beginning the school year with new superintendents this fall. Battle Ground's Mark Ross and Evergreen's John Steach are familiar faces, both being assistant superintendents who replaced retiring superintendents Mark Hottowe and John Deeder. [...]
Alternative Routes program helps alleviate teacher shortage
ESD 112 Becomes Certification Provider Finding teachers is becoming especially difficult. It's a challenging job, and with the demand for teachers in general increasing by 250% in Washington over past five years, the pool of applicants can be pretty shallow. [...]
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