Step behind the curtain of the Northwest Regional Education Service District to discover the stories of unsung heroes and the quiet, impactful work shaping education across our region. Listen along as we learn, celebrate, and shine a spotlight on the people who make a difference every day.
The Make-or-Break Year: What Happens When Schools Rethink Ninth Grade? [Narrated Story]
For many students, the transition from middle school to high school can feel overwhelming. New classes. New expectations. New hallways. And, for some students, a growing sense that they don’t quite belong. But what if the key to a successful freshman year isn’t just academic support — but connection? In this story, narrated by Daniel, a junior at Neah-Kah-Nie High School, we follow the school’s effort to rethink what ninth grade can look like. With support from Northwest Regional ESD’s 9th ...
11 Mar 2026
Becoming a Great Reader Doesn’t Happen By Accident [Narrated Story]
For years, educators in Astoria were doing everything they thought they were supposed to do to teach kids how to read. The curriculum was widely used. Teachers were working hard. Students were trying their best. But something wasn’t adding up. In this narrated story, we follow Stephanie Sparks and a team of Astoria educators as they begin shifting their district to the science of reading — a research-backed approach to how the brain actually learns to read. With support from Northwest Regiona...
4 Mar 2026
Adam Whalen & Misty Wharton Talk School Performance and Workforce Development
What if the bridge between high school and the workforce didn’t feel like a leap into the unknown? Hear from Adam Whalen and Misty Wharton, two Oregon education leaders helping reshape how students prepare for life after graduation. Often referred to as “career and college readiness,” this work is about much more than shop class or a checklist for graduation. It’s about building clear, relevant pathways that lead to living-wage careers and helping students discover what fits before they comm...
21 Oct 2025
School Attendance is a Family Affair [Narrated Story]
Educators, families, and students in rural Jewell, Oregon collaborate to transform the school experience, significantly improving student attendance and engagement in this narrated story.
8 Jul 2025
Freshman Year Isn’t What It Used to Be — That’s a Good Thing [Narrated Story]
Educators and students in Northwest Oregon discuss how they are rethinking freshman success through personalized support, grading reform, and student-led solutions to help students graduate.
10 Jun 2025
From the Archives: Go Inside the Firewall to Learn about Cybersecurity
Superintendent Dan Goldman interviews Mike Potter and Jacob Doxtator about cybersecurity, revealing the critical role and human element in protecting educational digital infrastructure in this archival audio episode.
29 May 2025
Why Your Kid’s School Just Got a Game-Changing Internet Upgrade [Narrated Story]
Educators and tech leaders discuss how reliable internet access transforms education by enabling advanced learning opportunities for students in rural and urban districts.
23 Apr 2025
From the Archives: Shadowing a Physical Therapist
Originally released as a video in January 2025, this extended audio cut revisits Superintendent Dan Goldman’s home visit with Danie Benjamin, a physical therapist at Tualatin Early Childhood Center. As we reflect on the progress made this year, we’re sharing this archival audio to highlight the everyday care, connection, and challenges at the heart of our Early Intervention program.
23 Apr 2025
From the Archives: Meadowlark Academy, Columbia County's Social Emotional Learning School
Originally released as a video in December 2024, let's take a look back at the progress made this year. This extended audio cut revisits the first edition of our Backstage Pass series. Superintendent Dan Goldman meets with Caitlan Freese, who was instrumental in launching the social emotional learning school in Columbia County.
20 Feb 2025
Far Too Many Students Lag in Reading: Here’s What We’re Doing About It [Narrated Story]
In Vernonia, Oregon, students like 10-year-old Paige are thriving thanks to the science of reading. Once struggling, Paige is now reading at grade level and writing her own fantasy stories. Discover how dedicated teachers, innovative literacy techniques, and community support are helping students succeed—and why this small rural district is inspiring change statewide. Read this article.
16 Jan 2025
Avanzando hacia el diseño liberador [Noticias Narradas]
Los equipos del Distrito de Servicios Educativos para la Región del Noroeste mejoran su capacidad de escucha para avanzar en el Diseño Liberador. Escucha a Katie Jones del Departamento de Equidad y Alianzas Familiares (OEFP, por sus siglas en inglés) que nos habla de la importante labor que llevan a cabo estos equipos. Lea este artículo.
16 Jan 2025
Advancing Liberatory Design Work [Narrated Story]
Teams across Northwest Regional Education Service District sharpen listening skills to advance Liberatory Design work. Hear from Katie Jones from the Office of Equity & Family Partnership as she shares the important work these teams are leading. Read this article.
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