Education Northwest

When asked how family engagement has impacted her program, lead preschool teacher Lindsay Camp did not hesitate: “It’s changed everything.” Learn how her preschool program in Washington’s Cascade School District is leveraging to help young learners thrive. https://bit.ly/4oIw9ud

Beyond Open House: Redefining Family Engagement in Early Learning Lindsay Camp, a lead preschool teacher in Leavenworth, WA, shares her welcoming and inclusive approach to engaging all families, all year long.

Across the country, people working in high school alternatives are trying to improve state policies to better serve their students. Through our State Action Collaborative for High School Alternatives, we help teams create coalitions and build action plans that put education policy change within reach. https://bit.ly/4b7zQVy

Building Better State Policy for Alternative Education State policies often make it difficult to meet the needs of students in alternative education. With our model, coalitions can lay the foundation for effective, meaningful policy change.

Too often, data gets analyzed in isolation...then shelved.

Our Collaborative Analysis Process flips that model by engaging educators, families, and students in making meaning of data together. It’s not just about the numbers—it’s about shared understanding, community priorities, and actionable steps for sustainable change.

See how Astoria School District put this into action: https://bit.ly/3U2CYtN

Empowering Communities Through Collaborative Data Analysis Our Collaborative Analysis Process engages community members in making meaning of data and setting priorities. Together, we build buy-in and momentum for change.

New research from Education Northwest examines access, participation, and outcomes in Washington state.

Conducted in partnership with the Washington State Education Research and Data Center (ERDC) and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), this study uses more than a decade of statewide longitudinal data to provide a comprehensive picture of how 750,000+ students engage with CTE—from high school through postsecondary education and the workforce.

The report offers important context for statewide , advising, and program improvement efforts.

📄 Examining CTE Access, Participation, and Outcomes in Washington State: https://bit.ly/3NmryB7

Across the country, there’s a growing focus on work-based learning as an indicator of program quality. Our Career and Technical Education team is here to help you think outside the box about how to offer creative, scalable, and flexible opportunities for students. https://bit.ly/4lbxUQG