State of Readiness

Mary Eaton - Ziegfeld Follies

Swan Eaton, a 7th grade math teacher at McLoughlin Middle School in Pasco, has a message for other educators: Now is the time to prepare and plan for distance learning. Below, Swan shares how digital...

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Student Voices: Focusing on the future

Portrait - Bellingham

My name is Sarah Ounniyom. I am an intern with Futures Northwest (FNW), a nonprofit organization in Bellingham focused on highlighting postsecondary education and training programs to first-generation students and families, and a full-time student...

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Classroom Snapshot: Sparking student interest in college and careers at Chinook Middle School

Teacher - Education

“When students see relevance, they step up and engage.” That is one of the key reasons that Principal Kirsten Rue cites for ensuring each of her sixth grade students completes a career interest inventory. The...

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Interview with Kim Reykdal, OSPI School Counseling Lead

School - ready

With the closure of school buildings and changes in routines because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we think it’s more important than ever for students to keep their goals in mind and work toward them. How...

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Classroom Snapshot: ‘Character is just the combination of your choices.’

Ridgeline Middle School - Ryan Healy

“Character is just the combination of your choices.” That’s how Ridgeline Middle School teacher Ryan Healy summarizes the content of the character development classes he teaches. Near the end of his first semester course with...

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Classroom Snapshot: Mariner HS students gain connection, career opportunities through expanded learning

Classroom - Student

As an aspiring dentist and teacher, respectively, high school seniors Chris and Lisette credit their after-school program with exposing them to career pathways, financial aid options for college, and strong relationships with their peers. The...

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