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Monthly Messenger: A Message of Gratitude
As the winter holidays approach, I want to share a brief message of gratitude. So many positive happenings and outcomes transpired across our ESD region in 2023.
12/14/2023 10:19 AM
Join us Jan. 31 for our virtual School Safety and Mental Health Summit
We’re hosting a free, one-day virtual summit focused on fostering collaboration and coordination between educators, administrators, mental health professionals, and other community partners in creating environments where students feel both physically and emotionally safe.
12/12/2023 9:48 AM
Northwest Regional Education Service District’s Efforts to Expand, Improve Child Care Gain Community, Business Support
Clatsop County’s youngest residents still don’t have access to the quality child care their families need. The county remains what is considered a severe child care desert for infants and toddlers — meaning there are more than 10 children for every available program slot.
12/08/2023 1:53 PM
Coding Event Seeks to Get More Students into Computer Science
Last month, there were more than 7,000 unfilled computer science jobs in Oregon according to a recent report from the Computer Science Teachers Association. Jobs like these have an average salary of close to $110,000 a year.
11/27/2023 2:31 PM
Monthly Messenger: Junior Achievement is Coming to the Westside
For decades, Junior Achievement has operated in east Multnomah County, making it nearly impossible for schools in western Washington County and on the coast to participate. We’re thrilled to be able to bring this opportunity closer to students in our region.
11/21/2023 4:57 PM
Remembering Maureen Crawford (1960 - 2023)
With great sadness, we are sharing with our Northwest Regional Education Service District family that Maureen Gloria Crawford (formerly Markasky) passed away on Wednesday morning.
11/21/2023 1:29 PM
Boost Your School’s Attendance With Support From Our Attendance Services Team
Recently released data from the Oregon Department of Education shows that attendance is the worst it’s been in decades. Last year, one in three students missed a month or more of school. Our attendance team can help your district or school with your attendance efforts.
11/15/2023 4:12 PM
Visualize District-Level Attendance Data with Our Oregon Schools Data Dashboard
We’ve updated our data dashboard with attendance data from the 2022-23 school year. Information is available for every district in Oregon.
11/13/2023 11:25 AM
Native Youth Wellness Warriors Grant Advisory Committee Brings Opportunities for Authentic Connection to Native Youth
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the NWRESD Board of Directors will recognize the work of the Native Youth Wellness Warriors grant advisory committee at its Nov. 14 board meeting. Melissa Palanuk will accept the recognition on behalf of the committee.
11/13/2023 11:20 AM
November Is Native American Heritage Month: Let’s Move Beyond Symbolism Toward Antiracism
Historical narratives told about Native Americans, including the first Thanksgiving, often perpetuate harmful stereotypes and racist ideologies. It is important to set the record straight, acknowledge Native peoples, debunk myths, and recognize Indigenous people as contemporaries with dynamic thrivi
11/08/2023 12:25 PM
Apply for a Grant From Our Regional Educator Network
Grants are available to pre-K-12 educators, grade level teams, building administrators, equity teams, superintendents, etc. in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. We’re looking for applications that propose ways to address inequities in our schools.
11/06/2023 10:26 AM
Remembering Robin Lindsey (1957-2023)
We are saddened to share with our Northwest Regional Education Service District family that longtime staff member Robin Lindsey has passed away. Robin worked for NWRESD for nearly three decades as an administrative assistant at our Hillsboro Early Childhood Center.
10/31/2023 11:54 AM
Work For Outdoor School
Working for Northwest Outdoor Science School can be a life-changing experience. As a staff member, you will positively influence the lives of hundreds of students.
10/24/2023 3:35 PM
Outdoor Science School Launches Online Souvenir Store
Our online store includes t-shirts, baseball tees, hoodies, beanies and baseball caps and water bottles. Items can be shipped to any address
10/24/2023 3:13 PM
Outdoor Science School's Online Souvenir Store
Our online store includes t-shirts, baseball tees, hoodies, beanies and baseball caps and water bottles. Items can be shipped to any address
10/24/2023 3:13 PM
Become a Student Leader
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer service project that will also teach you about the great outdoors and how to be a leader? Consider becoming a student leader with our Northwest Outdoor Science School program.
10/24/2023 3:02 PM
NWRESD Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The grant application is open to any educator working for NWRESD or at one of the 20 component school districts in our region.
10/23/2023
Board Proclaims November as National Native American Heritage Month
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NWRESD Board of Directors honors November as Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.
10/18/2023 10:00 AM
Quickly and Easily Visualize ELA, Math Scores By District
The Oregon Department of Education recently released 2022-23 state assessment results. We’ve updated our Oregon Schools Data Dashboard with this data.
10/13/2023 11:26 AM
State Assessment Scores Are Out And We Have Some Thoughts
On the surface, our post-pandemic test scores appear to show that fewer Oregon students are meeting state standards compared to other states. However, the biggest change is not the number of students below state expectations, but the doubling of students who are not even taking the assessment.
10/13/2023 10:43 AM