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The Make-or-Break Year: What Happens When Schools Rethink Ninth Grade?
When she was in middle school, Brieah says the thought of high school used to scare her. Now that she’s a freshman, she doesn’t feel that way. “I actually enjoy it here,” she says.
02/10/2026 8:34 AM
Play, Explore, Connect: Free Sensory Playtimes for Families in Hillsboro
In partnership with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Hidden Creek staff, our Hillsboro Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education teams are hosting free sensory playtimes this spring for babies, toddlers and preschoolers this winter and spring.
02/09/2026 1:05 PM
Your February Guide to NWRESD Professional Learning & Events
We offer a range of professional learning events designed to support educators, students and communities across northwest Oregon. Explore highlights and register to secure your spot.
02/04/2026 3:08 PM
Tutors Needed for New After-School Literacy Program in Vernonia
A new after-school high dosage tutoring program is launching in late February in Vernonia, and organizers are seeking up to 10 paid tutors to support local elementary students in reading and writing.
01/30/2026 10:06 AM
Families with Children Experiencing Disabilities Could Qualify for Additional Tax Exemptions
The procedure for claiming an exemption for the 2025 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual Income Tax Return and Instruction booklets.
01/29/2026 8:48 AM
Small Changes, Big Impact: $35,000 Awarded to Teacher-Led Ideas That Expand Inclusion for Children with Special Needs
Making a big difference for a student doesn’t always require a huge change. Sometimes all it takes is having a weighted stuffed animal, a swing on the playground or the right kind of chair.
01/27/2026 3:17 PM
Students Talk Trades at Northwest College of Construction
A group of students who attend two of our social emotional learning schools in Beaverton recently visited the Northwest College of Construction to learn more about the types of apprenticeships and certifications they could earn there.
01/26/2026 3:25 PM
9th Grade Success Network Featured by Columbia County Spotlight
Clatskanie, Rainier and St. Helens school districts all saw significant jumps in the number of freshmen earning at least a quarter of the credits they need to graduate in four years. Scappoose continues to maintain rates above 90%.
01/26/2026 2:14 PM
Board Proclaims February as Black History Month
BE IT RESOLVED that the NWRESD Board of Directors honors Feb. 1 - March 1 as Black History Month.
01/22/2026 1:08 PM
Gaston High School’s New Career and Technical Education Academy Prepares Students for Careers in Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing
When you step into the classroom and shop space of Gaston High School's Greyhound Design and Manufacturing Program, it feels more like a fully operational print and fabrication business and less like a traditional high school class.
01/21/2026 11:28 AM
Monthly Messenger - Students deserve excellent teachers
Education service districts exist to serve students on the margins. We pull people together — students, educators, families, and elected leaders — to strengthen schools, connect systems, and expand access.
01/16/2026 1:52 PM
Seasoned Lobbyist Jenna Jones Will Lead Government Affairs for Regional Schools
Jenna Jones is an experienced government relations professional with deep expertise in local government, tax policy, and coalition-building.
01/15/2026 5:02 PM
Scaling Educator Excellence: The Case for Sustaining Regional Educator Networks
If we are serious about improving student outcomes—especially for students furthest from opportunity—then teacher excellence must be at the center of our work.
01/15/2026 11:41 AM
Unveiling Our Strategic Plan For 2026 & Beyond
When our 20-member strategic plan codesign team met for the first time on Aug. 28, the group set out to create a plan that would not sit on a shelf gathering dust but rather tangibly change the way school looks and feels for students.
01/15/2026 10:43 AM
Thank You to Our Dedicated Board of Directors
Our all-volunteer board is continuously working to elevate the voices of educators, students and families. They champion us in front of legislators, push for crisper policies and ask tough questions about how our initiatives benefit students.
01/15/2026 9:11 AM
Eva Manderson Featured on Let's Talk Tillamook
Host Shaena Peterson asked Eva Manderson, the program administrator of our Child Care Resource & Referral team, about the state of child care in Tillamook County and neighboring counties and what her team is doing to develop more child care opportunities for families.
01/14/2026 2:26 PM
🚛 Invite Your Students to Apply for Our New Commercial Driver’s License Program!
Help your students land a high-wage, high-demand job just a few months after graduating from high school.
01/12/2026 3:49 PM
Apply to Present at Our Artificial Intelligence Conference
We’re now accepting presentation proposals for this upcoming conference, and we’re especially seeking applications from educator-student teams, industry partner-school teams and administrator-parent teams.
01/12/2026 1:30 PM
Nominate the Next Oregon Teacher of the Year
Phenomenal teachers are all around us, and they are likely working with you. Take a few minutes to nominate the incredible teachers in your life. The process takes a few minutes, and the person you nominate can decide whether they’d like to embark on the application process.
01/12/2026 1:00 PM
Caregiver Connection: Holiday Party, Weather Alerts and Resources for Understanding Gestalt Language Processing
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
01/07/2026 3:46 PM