Washington teachers connect Social Justice with Climate Education
On February 8, teachers from across the region gathered for the “Climate Justice League, Assemble!” workshop. Held at Vancouver’s Water Educational Resource Center, the workshop aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of climate justice. Through self-reflection, small group brainstorming, and group [...]
Southwest Washington students forge futures, build skills at Regional Welding Competition
On January 31, students representing 12 different high schools across Southwest Washington competed at the SkillsUSA Regional Welding Competition at Kelso High School in Kelso, Washington. After competing a serires of written, visual, and technical challenges, the medal winners at [...]
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 [...]
