Three region students honored at state Art Show
Three students from school districts in the ESD 112 region were recognized at the 48th Annual Superintendent’s Art Show on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The State Art Show was held virtually for the second year in a row, and [...]
ESD 112 presents 2021 Regional WASA Awards
In the midst of an unprecedented year, Educational Service District 112 presented regional awards on behalf of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) to honor and recognize outstanding educational administrators and community members who have made extraordinary contributions to [...]
School districts planning return to full-time, in-person learning this fall
In conjunction with public health directives, school districts throughout Southwest Washington are developing plans to return to full-time, in-person learning this fall. Last week, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) published guidance for the 2021-2022 school year, stating that [...]
Student Transportation Guidelines
The safe transport of students requires using an appropriate type of vehicle and driver for every situation. While the most common and safest mode of school-sponsored transport for students is by school bus with a properly trained driver, numerous alternative [...]
Spring into action to prevent moisture problems
Although this spring has been drier than most so far, wet spring weather can lead to mold and moisture issues in school buildings. Proactive moisture control practices are the key to controlling indoor mold growth. Molds are a major source [...]
Gov Inslee endorses CCSW Career Launch Programs
Washington Governor Jay Inslee visited Clark College to show his support for Career Launch programs. His visit included meeting students and industry partners involved in the programs that Career Connect SW helped to endorse, including Land Survey & Geomatics with [...]
New guidance on SARS-CoV-2 and surface (fomite) transmission
In response to recent data and studies that show the risk of contracting COVID-19 via contact with surfaces is low, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is relaxing its exposure-prevention guidance on cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning and disinfecting [...]
Districts discuss push to electrify nation’s school buses in roundtable with Sen. Murray
Earlier this week, Washington Senator Patty Murray (D) held a roundtable discussion about the need for a federal investment to electrify the nation’s school buses. Murray was joined by school and utility officials from across the state, including Brett Blechschmidt, [...]
Best practices for calling 911
An estimated 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the United States. 911 dispatchers and call takers are trained to help with all types of situations. But there are certain steps you can take to help inform [...]
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