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In the Wings: The NWRESD Experience
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
In the Wings: The NWRESD Experience
Latest Episodes
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 addin...
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Episode 11
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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. Ofte...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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School Attendance is a Family Affair [Narrated Story]
Cheyanne used to hate school. She missed most of her freshman and sophomore years and was ready to give up... until something shifted. In the rural school district of Jewell, Oregon, with just over 100 students, educators, families ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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8:20
Freshman Year Isn’t What It Used to Be — That’s a Good Thing [Narrated Story]
What does it take to help a student stay on track in ninth grade and why does it matter so much? In this episode, hear from educators and students in Northwest Oregon who are rethinking what success looks like for freshmen. From personalized su...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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From the Archives: Go Inside the Firewall to Learn about Cybersecurity
Originally released as a video in February 2025, this extended audio cut revisits Superintendent Dan Goldman’s conversation with Mike Potter and Jacob Doxtator from our cybersecurity team. As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly es...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:26