Seven Clark County school funding measures on February 2025 ballot
Local levies, bonds, and capital levies remain significant funding sources for public schools. Seven school districts in Clark County will have school funding measures on [...]
Become a certified teacher at a fraction of the cost with ESD-U
Applications for the 2025-2026 ESD-U cohort are now open. This one-year, residency-based, flexible teacher certification program offers alternative routes to teacher certification for individuals with [...]
Local school boards recognized as Boards of Distinction
Battle Ground Public Schools (back row from left): Director Ted Champine, President Mary Snitily and Director Debbie Johnson. Middle row: Director Terry Tate and [...]
School leaders call for legislative action on big 3 priorities at ESD 112 Legislative Forum
On November 20, 2024, more than 50 school superintendents and education leaders from across Southwest Washington gathered virtually for the ESD 112 2024-25 Legislative Forum. [...]
Prevent Coalition’s conference tackles substance misuse in Washington State
This September marked Prevent Rural Network’s 2nd Conference, held in Yakima, Washington and bringing together 100 participants from rural communities across Washington State to address [...]
Southwest Washington schools recognized as 2024 Schools on the Rise
The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) has recognized 21 schools statewide with the prestigious 2024 AWSP Schools on the Rise awards. Among these, four [...]
Gates Foundation grant will enhance college and career readiness in 14 school districts in southwest Washington State
Fourteen school districts, three colleges, and other partners in Southwest Washington will receive $3.3 million in Horizons Regional Grant Program funds, as announced this year [...]
39 schools in ESD 112 receive state recognition for academic achievements
In June 2024, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that 39 schools in the Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) region are [...]
Outdoor learning program sprouts community connection and well-being
This spring, thanks to the Outdoor Learning Grant from OSPI, educators from southwest Washington embraced the great outdoors through three professional development opportunities offered by [...]
Kelso School District’s Zach Claypool wins Regional “Classified School Employee of the Year” award
Zach Claypool, a paraeducator at Lexington Elementary School in the Kelso School District, has been recognized as the 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the [...]
Ilwaco High School’s Rachel Lake Honored as 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
ESD 112 has named Ilwaco High School’s (IHS) Rachel Lake the 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year. Lake, a dedicated and multi-talented educator, has been [...]
Southwest Washington students shine at 51st Annual Superintendent’s Art Show
On May 30, five talented students from school districts in Southwest Washington were honored at the 51st annual Superintendent’s Art Show. This year's State [...]
