Author Archives: Henry VanVuuren

Jefferson High School puts ‘Lions in Lights’

The Jefferson School District is encouraging students at Jefferson High to dream bigger by highlighting their accomplishments through the “Lions in Lights” program. By filling out a Promise Program tablet template, Jefferson has shown how it is boosting student achievement by featuring “projects, performances, school-supported activities and athletics, and community-supported activities” during a one-night celebrationRead More

In words and photos, Reynolds makes the case for dreaming bigger

The Reynolds School District is showing schools across Oregon how it is dreaming bigger through STAR Student Technology Apprenticeships at Reynolds High. In words and photos, the district uses a Promise Program tablet template to describe how it is boosting student achievement by helping students “re-commit to their studies while providing real-life work experience andRead More

New video debuts: Baker Technical Institute

A new video highlighting the Baker Technical Institute (BTI) debuted here today. The Baker School District opened the institute in August 2014. It includes career pathways in construction, industrial and engineering systems, health services and agriculture. In addition to its offerings in career and technical education (CTE), the institute emphasizes science and math skills. TheRead More

New video debuts: Tillamook natural resources program

A new video highlighting the Tillamook School District’s natural resources program debuted here today. The program, which began in 2004, gives students multiple opportunities each year to experience learning in an outdoor setting. Through partnerships with local businesses, students learn about forestry and watershed issues, and more. The video can also be seen on YouTubeRead More