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How One Outdoor Learning Trip Changed Everything

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Author: Natalie Reszka Zayas • Date: April 10, 2025
A single outdoor learning trip to the Mount Rainier Institute transformed not only Kyrsten Bowden’s confidence and independence as a student with a rare mobility...

Building Neurodivergent-Affirming Schools: For Students, Staff, and the Whole Community

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: April 2, 2025
This April, let’s move beyond awareness and build truly inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming schools—for students, staff, and our entire communities. Learn how school leaders can foster belonging,...

AI: A Game-Changer for Students with Disabilities

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: January 7, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education, especially for students with disabilities. A recent Associated Press article highlights how AI tools are helping students like 14-year-old...

HearMeWA Youth Advisory Group

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Author: Roz Thompson • Date: December 17, 2024
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting youth to serve on a statewide Youth Advisory Group for the HearMeWA Program. HearMeWA is a free statewide program...

Holiday Firearm Safety

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Author: Joanna Briese • Date: December 11, 2024
The holidays are upon us! Many of us are gathering with loved ones, and the children have time off from school for holiday breaks. Let’s...

October Disability Awareness

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: October 21, 2024
October is a month dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for inclusion, and celebrating the unique contributions of individuals with disabilities. It’s an opportunity to shine...

The Ride Ahead Education Kits

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: October 14, 2024
AWSP is a proud supporter of the new film, THE RIDE AHEAD, from father-son co-directors Samuel Habib & Dan Habib (creator of Including Samuel, Who...

Survey: Water Safety in Schools

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Author: Miriam Clark • Date: September 23, 2024
OSLC Developments Inc. (ODI) and the Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) are conducting a survey of school administrators across the state of Washington to help...

Supporting Parents with Firearm Safety

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Author: Joanna Briese • Date: September 9, 2024
School leaders are uniquely positioned to help educate parents about firearms, particularly safe storage. Securing firearms is a sensible way to prevent curious kids from...

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