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 [...]
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 [...]
Nominations open for Regional Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year
Educational Service District 112 is currently accepting nominations for the Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year. These annual awards honor [...]
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 [...]
Washington school leaders advocate for adequate and equitable funding at ESD 112 Legislative Forum
Sharing stories of hope and discussing unmet funding needs were the focus of the November 27, 2023, ESD 112 Legislative Forum. The forum, convened virtually [...]
Washington teachers explore new science curriculum at OpenSciEd High School Summer Institute
“We need to stop thinking, ‘Is this student good enough for my science class?’ and start asking, ‘Is my science class good enough to engage [...]
Three Southwest Washington Students Honored at State Art Show
On May 30, three students from school districts in the Southwest Washington region were recognized at the annual Superintendent’s Art Show, celebrating its 50th [...]
ESD 112 Empowers Youth-Led Prevention at the 2023 Washington State Spring Youth Forum
In May, students and staff from the Southwest Washington region attended the 2023 Washington State Spring Youth Forum. Forty teams from across the state were [...]
Washington educators gather for inaugural Climate Education Summit
ClimeTime was a featured presenter at the recent Climate Education Summit, which took place on April 28-29. The inaugural Climate Education Summit, hosted by OSPI, [...]
ESD-U granted full approval by PESB as a teacher preparation program
According to the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), educator shortages impact the education system in Washington in almost every aspect. Established in 2018, [...]
ClimeTime turns FIVE!
ClimeTime, a statewide program that provides professional development learning to educators, is celebrating its fifth-year anniversary. Since 2018, this grant-funded program has given teachers the [...]
Nominations open for next regional teacher of the year and classified school employee of the year
Nominations are now being accepted for ESD 112’s 2024 Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year. Each award is presented to [...]
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