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Our communications team offers technical assistance, networking and support to educational staff in the region who have a community relations role. We are available to assist with:
- Crisis response
- SIA community relations plans
- Translation and interpretation, including training on how to work with an interpreter
- Graphic design
- Messaging
- Convening and networking around regionally relevant topics
In addition to providing support to regional school districts, we help our departments, schools and programs provide critical information to our staff, families and other community partners.
Media Releases
Oregon's 9th Grade On-Track Rates Released: Regional Schools Celebrate Major Gains for Students Furthest from Opportunity
Across the NWRESD region, which includes 36 high schools in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties, a record 90.3% students are on track to graduate in four years compared to 86.6% for the rest of the state.
11/20/2025 10:00 AM
New Early Literacy Data Highlights Progress and Opportunities for Northwest Oregon Schools
The numbers are out, and the data paints a mixed picture. NWRESD’s region, which includes 20 school districts in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties, saw some districts with notable gains in early literacy and others with lower scores than hoped.
10/02/2025 9:43 AM
Sunset High School Teacher Jason Galbraith Named 2025-26 Regional Teacher of the Year
Jason is one of 16 educators to be named Regional Teacher of the Year by the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Lottery. He teaches computer science and engineering at Sunset High School in Beaverton.
09/16/2025 1:38 PM
School Leader Misty Wharton Named NWRESD Interim Special Projects Administrator
In this new role, Misty will provide support to our new Office of School Performance and Workforce Development as it seeks to expand career, college and workforce programs for our region’s students, with a top goal of increasing access for students in rural schools.
09/11/2025 12:55 PM
Tillamook Bay Community College President Sworn in for Second Term on NWRESD Board
At the July 31 work session, Paul took his oath to serve for a four-year term in the higher education position. He was reappointed to the role by the five zoned board members in an unanimous vote.
08/12/2025 7:26 AM
Portland Educator to Lead Specialized School in Beaverton
The program, which is co-located on the St. Mary’s Home for Boys campus in southwest Beaverton, is home to about 50 students.
07/29/2025 1:38 PM
When Do Kids Start Learning to Read? It’s Not Kindergarten.
If you ask Aaliyah, an 8-year-old from Nestucca Valley, who inspired her to read, she’ll tell her it was her mom. “She gave me courage to read by myself,” Aaliyah says.
05/14/2025 10:55 AM
Nominate an Outstanding Teacher in Your Life
You know the one. The teacher who changed your life. They helped you accomplish a big goal. They believed in you. Sometimes, you still hear their voice in your head when you need guidance.
01/24/2025 2:08 PM
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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
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KATU Features Rising Interest in Career and Technical Education Courses
G Bundy, a NWRESD professional learning coach, helps school districts expand their career and college readiness offerings. He said these types of career and technical education programs have enthusiastic students who graduate at much higher rates.
08/04/2025 1:37 PM
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Seaside Student's Artwork Featured in Discover Our Coast
Discover Our Coast, a news outlet for the Columbia-Pacific region, recently highlighted the work of an elementary student from Seaside.
07/15/2025 11:42 AM