Mark Hottowe to serve as District 2 representative on ESD 112 board
Mark Hottowe is the newest member of the ESD 112 Board of Directors. He was appointed in August, 2019 to replace Rainer Houser who resigned [...]
Child-directed learning is key in early childhood education
When a four-year-old tells you how plants breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen or explains the difference between a liquid suspension and [...]
Back to school safety tips for parents
August is Back-to-School Month! As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important [...]
ECE Child care in the community
Students who participate in the ESD 112 child care program at Sunset Elementary took advantage of a sunny day to take a “stewardship walk” to [...]
Summer interns are a win-win-win
“Honestly, it was a great experience. This was my first time working in an office and it taught me a lot about organization. I think [...]
Volunteer Appreciation: Books that make cents!
This summer, Umpqua Bank reached out to our Early Care & Education Department about bringing their new summer reading initiative to some of our pre-school [...]
Back to School Bash at Woodland High School provides free backpacks and school supplies for students
Woodland Public Schools announces the return of the Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Woodland High [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Making mini piñatas with Jessica
This summer, Early Care and Education began hosting a new internship collaboration with two community organizations: Partners in Careers and Summer Works! Some of our [...]
Dr. Gene Sharratt receives the 2019 WASA Golden Gavel Award
Dr. Gene Sharratt is the recipient of the 2019 WASA Golden Gavel Award. Dr. Sharratt received the award at the summer conference of the Association [...]
ESD 112 board member and statewide AESD President to leave board
Rainer Houser, who has served on the Board of Directors for Educational Service District 112 for the past five years, has resigned from the board, [...]
Keep cool when things heat up
Those school district employees working outdoors in hot weather and direct sun may be at higher risk of heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Train [...]
School Nurse Corps celebrates 20 years in Washington
School nurses are unsung heroes in Washington state’s effort to ensure that all students receive equal access to education. Serving as a bridge between healthcare [...]
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