Is sudden cardiac arrest a heart attack?
In a recently attended CPR/AED class the instructor asked the question, “What’s the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack?” The public often [...]
Staying out of harm’s way in the science classroom
The science classroom is safer when teachers and students are aware of the potential hazards and take necessary and appropriate safety precautions. Teachers and teacher [...]
Fire Extinguishers 101
Fire extinguishers, when correctly used on the type of fire they are intended for, can have a large role in stopping major fire damage and [...]
School Leaders Share Education Successes and Needs With Legislators
In the midst of another school year during the COVID-19 pandemic, education leaders, board members and superintendents from across Southwest Washington came together virtually for [...]
Prevent Coalition Receives National Honors with 2021 Coalition of Excellence Award
ESD 112’s Prevent Coalition is the 2021 winner of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) Coalition of Excellence Award. The national award recognizes the Prevent [...]
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can occur in any region and are a potential threat to your school buildings. The costs of repairing the piping and water damage [...]
ESD-U Provides Flexibility and Support for Teachers to Earn Certifications on the Job
ESD 112’s ESD-U offers working educators an alternative pathway to certification or added endorsements while capitalizing on their current, on the job experience. The ESD-U [...]
Standard Time = Safety Check Time
Twice a year, when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends, make it a habit to not only change your clocks, but do these semi-annual tasks that will improve safety at home and work. [...]
Climate Justice League Inspires Action
Attendees of the latest cohort of the Climate Justice League left their November 6 kickoff meeting inspired. “The idea that one person can make a [...]
Four ESD 112 School Boards Recognized as 2021 Boards of Distinction
Four school districts in the ESD 112 region were recently recognized as 2021 Boards of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). Battle [...]
Drug take-back event collects 2,597 pounds of unused medications
More than 781 residents in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties safely dropped off a total of 2,597 pounds of unused medications and 281 pounds of [...]
Rep. Stonier discusses child care challenges during visit to early learning center
Washington State Representative Monica Stonier recently visited ESD 112’s Hough Early Learning Center (ELC) in downtown Vancouver to hear about the challenges local child care [...]
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