An independent evaluation of Arkansas’ Professional Learning Communities at Work project determined that the program has positively impacted student achievement on...
Reyna Monteau knows a culturally relevant learning environment is critical to her students’ success. Monteau is the principal of Hays Lodgepole (HLP) Schools in a...
November is Native American Heritage Month, which was established in 1990 to recognize and honor the people who are indigenous to this land. Many educators use this...
Education Northwest researchers recently completed a REL Northwest study that provides a landscape scan of secondary CTE programming in Oregon from 2007/08 to 2017/18...
Education Northwest is thrilled to announce the recent hiring of Dr. Karen Pérez, a leader in systems improvement for equity and English learners. Karen’s work is...
Education Northwest is excited to welcome Erin Flynn in a new role that will expand the organization’s services in the field of workforce development and career and...
Identity is complicated. Some aspects of our identities fit neatly into clear-cut categories. At other times, those pre-defined boxes exclude meaningful pieces of...
The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor are a stark reminder of the racism and violence that Black Americans face every day in our society...
Since 1966, Education Northwest has partnered with stakeholders across the region to improve learning. We have also engaged in continuous innovation to address...
The Big Picture SkillsUSA, a national career and technical student organization, needed a robust blended learning program to help learners in various settings (middle...
Washington state continues to face a critical teacher shortage. To address the problem, state policymakers and district administrators are looking at “grow-your-own”...
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we’re excited to share some of the important work being conducted in the Northwest region and beyond to promote...
Education Northwest’s board of directors announced that it has unanimously chosen Patty Wood as the organization’s chief executive officer. “After a national search,...
As we observe Hispanic Heritage Month, we are deeply inspired by the five Latinx educators who are sharing their stories with us in 2019. This year, we profile a...
Education Northwest, a Portland-based not-for-profit organization, proudly announces the addition of Jeff Strickler as chief operating officer. Strickler will oversee...
Oregon educators, parents and other partners: Add your email address to this Oregon Department of Education feedback page to receive updates on the rollout of Tribal...
Payton Bordley is one of two new 2019 recipients of Education Northwest’s Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship . Now in its third year, the scholarship...
Rachel Ellenwood is one of two new 2019 recipients of Education Northwest’s Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship . Now in its third year, the scholarship...
According to Karen Martin, a teacher and instructional coach in Alaska, the Northwest Rural Innovation and Student Engagement (NW RISE) Network builds connections...
To celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the accomplishments of nine leaders and role models from the Pacific Northwest connected to our public schools, higher...
In the 2015–16 school year, one in three Oregon public high school students participated in some form of accelerated learning—dual credit, direct enrollment, Advanced...
Dr. Steve Klein, a nationally recognized leader in career and technical education (CTE) and workforce development will join Education Northwest on September 24. Klein...
Given the Northwest’s geography and population, schools and stakeholders require unique strategies to collaboratively address challenges. Creating educator networks...
Throughout May, we are exploring educator networks and collaboratives as a powerful strategy for building community and deepening the learning and engagement of both...
Preparing students for their next steps in life is at the core of every high school’s mission. We're featuring programs and practices that help educators empower...