Education Northwest News

Helping Schools Navigate Uncharted Waters

March 28, 2020

Since 1966, Education Northwest has partnered with stakeholders across the region to improve learning. We have also engaged in continuous innovation to address...
Case Study: Exploring Career Readiness in Middle School and Beyond With SkillsUSA

March 24, 2020

The Big Picture SkillsUSA, a national career and technical student organization, needed a robust blended learning program to help learners in various settings (middle...
Addressing the Teacher Shortage in Washington: New Evidence for a Homegrown Approach

January 29, 2020

Washington state continues to face a critical teacher shortage. To address the problem, state policymakers and district administrators are looking at “grow-your-own”...
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November 5, 2019

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...
Patty Wood Named Chief Executive Officer of Education Northwest

October 22, 2019

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,...
Latinx Educators Tell Their Stories

October 1, 2019

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...
Jeff Strickler Joins Education Northwest as Chief Operating Officer

August 28, 2019

Education Northwest, a Portland-based not-for-profit organization, proudly announces the addition of Jeff Strickler as chief operating officer. Strickler will oversee...
New Video Introduces Oregon Educators to Tribal History/Shared History

August 15, 2019

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...
Rachel Ellenwood: Nelson Scholarship Profile

July 16, 2019

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...
Payton Bordley: Nelson Scholarship Profile

July 16, 2019

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...
Alaska Teacher Describes the Power of Educator Networks in Education Week Blog Post

March 7, 2019

According to Karen Martin, a teacher and instructional coach in Alaska, the Northwest Rural Innovation and Student Engagement (NW RISE) Network builds connections...
Honoring African American Leaders in the Northwest

February 5, 2019

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...
New Study Examines Whether Oregon’s Investment in Accelerated Learning Is Paying Off

December 6, 2018

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...
CTE and Workforce Development Expert Steve Klein Joins Education Northwest

August 27, 2018

Dr. Steve Klein, a nationally recognized leader in career and technical education (CTE) and workforce development will join Education Northwest on September 24. Klein...
Educator Networks That Promote Professional Development and Learning: Our May Focus

June 1, 2018

Given the Northwest’s geography and population, schools and stakeholders require unique strategies to collaboratively address challenges. Creating educator networks...
Connecting Students and Teachers Across Alaska’s Tundra

May 29, 2018

Throughout May, we are exploring educator networks and collaboratives as a powerful strategy for building community and deepening the learning and engagement of both...
Postsecondary Education and CTE

April 30, 2018

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...
Education for Life: From Wood and Metal to Semiconductors and Programming

April 26, 2018

At West Valley School District in Yakima, Washington, relevance rules. Put another way, the district prioritizes “career and college preparedness,” says...
March Spotlight on Teaching English Learners

March 31, 2018

In March 2018, we featured programs and practices that help educators engage English learners with compelling, grade-appropriate language and content on our blog,...
Teacher Recruitment and Retention: Our February Focus

February 28, 2018

Many areas of the country, including the Northwest, are facing severe teacher shortages. In February we took a close look at how education stakeholders in our region...
Celebrating Student Leaders During Black History Month

February 8, 2018

Black History Month is a celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their role in U.S. history. For 2018, Education Northwest is...
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SEL Showcase: A Roundup of Our Best Resources

February 2, 2018

Here is a sampling of the research-based resources and conversations we shared: Stopping the Spread of Math Anxiety Math anxiety goes a lot deeper than simply...
Social and Emotional Learning: Where Do You Start?

January 31, 2018

Education Northwest can work with you to ensure your SEL programs and teacher trainings are successful and evidence based. We can also help you make sense of your...
Improving Community College Transfer Student Success Through Policy and Practice

October 6, 2017

Community college students who transfer to four-year universities have low rates of bachelor’s degree completion. To spur new thinking about how to address this...
Celebrating Leaders and Role Models Here and Now

September 15, 2017

We are deeply inspired by the seven people we are honoring as we observe Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, we are focusing on people who are doing meaningful work...