Vancouver Public School’s digital transformation.
Dec
2021
Students to receive Lenovo laptops | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Technology changes are coming to VPS students in sixth through 12th grades in the 2022-23 school year.
Feb
2021
Device refresh survey | Español | Русский
Parents and guardians of third through eighth grade students: Tell us about your satisfaction level with the current student iPad device.
May
2019
The past of the future
The details were still there: colors, intricate designs, contours and even flaws and cracks in the 150-year-old items.
Apr
2019
Technology for all students leads to recognition for Vancouver Public Schools
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.
Feb
2019
Level up
It’s a new way of asking students to flex their social and soft skills as they do independent and collaborative work.
Jan
2019
6 tips for implementing an effective online student safety program
Learn how VPS is working to keep students safe in their use of technology.
Jan
2019
A workout for the body and mind
This is where PE gets high tech.
Dec
2018
Blended learning: Student tested, teacher approved
Since its introduction nearly seven years ago, Vancouver Public Schools’ one-to-one technology program has expanded to provide digital tools to all students in grades three through 12. Training and professional development for teachers and [...]
Dec
2018
VPS recognized for professional mentoring program
Recognizing that school principals are not digital natives like their young students, Vancouver Public Schools' team of instructional technology facilitators developed a program to train school administrators as edtech leaders in their schools. The program, [...]
Nov
2018
Students build app for Congressional App Challenge
Annika Epperly and Ojasvi Kamboj were named the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for the 3rd Congressional District in November.
Sep
2018
Program provides students online access to Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
Connect FVRL, a partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, provides digital access to eBooks and resources for students in Vancouver Public Schools for reading and research. Students in grades nine through 12 at [...]
May
2018
Washington State Adopts Educational Technology Standards
Superintendent Chris Reykdal signed new K-12 learning standards that launch Washington classrooms into the digital age. OLYMPIA—May 18, 2018—Today’s students are “digital natives,” and need to be prepared to thrive in the ever-growing technology-powered world. [...]
Mar
2018
Sawyer named NextGeneration Leader
Eddie Sawyer is one of just five K-12 educational technology professionals from around the nation to earn this honor.
Jan
2018
Exploring new technology to support students | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, Washington Elementary, McLoughlin and Discovery middle schools and Vancouver iTech Preparatory will pilot new software.
Jan
2018
Provide feedback on Computer Science Learning Standards
The proposed new standards improve coherence, alignment and readability.
Nov
2017
Tell us your thoughts!
Please take a few minutes to answer a short four-question survey about the one-to-one program, which provides students in third through 12th grades with an iPad or laptop computer.
Nov
2017
Computer science opportunities forthcoming for Vancouver students in special education classrooms
A pilot program will provide tech opportunities for approximately 60 students in self-contained special education classrooms.
Aug
2017
YouTube access expands learning resources
Middle and high school students will be able to use YouTube on a limited basis during the 2017-18 school year.
Aug
2017
Training for Vancouver school leaders propels digital education forward
Vancouver Public Schools has been recognized as a national District of Distinction for its efforts to empower school-level leaders
Apr
2017
Manager of instructional technology named NextGeneration Leader
Zach Desjarlais is the only honoree from Washington state or the West Coast.
Sep
2016
How successful executive leadership enables access, leadership and innovation
Just in time for ConnectED Day comes a blog post by Superintendent Steve Webb that delves into Future Ready leadership and how it enables access, leadership and innovation in a school district.
Jun
2016
Changing the conversation about librarians
Chief Digital Officer Mark Ray spoke about the evolving role of school librarians at a recent TEDx event.
Apr
2016
Career Day 2.0
Just as pounding the pavement to look for jobs has largely been replaced by online applications and LinkedIn, so too have career explorations been updated. Technology now factors into the learning process as early as elementary school.
Mar
2016
March 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the March 2016 recognition. They were honored at the March 22 school board meeting.
Feb
2016
Vancouver noted by the White House as a leader in computer science education
Vancouver, Wash. — Vancouver Public Schools is one of 25 school districts in the nation commended by the White House for its commitment in support of President Barack Obama’s initiative to expand computer science curricula [...]
Feb
2016
The best thing about a small school is…
Eight students at Vancouver Flex Academy revealed what it's like to attend a small school that offers strong support. “Teachers come to you.” —Kiana Small “It’s laid back. We can work on what we [...]
Jan
2016
Bus-work
For many Vancouver Public Schools students who ride the bus, “homework” might be more aptly called “bus-work.”
Dec
2015
VPS featured in U.S. Department of Education professional learning videos
Vancouver Public Schools is one of eight Future Ready districts featured in a set of professional learning resources recently released by the U.S. Department of Education.
Nov
2015
STEM school lands national award for Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver Public Schools is one of 30 districts nationwide and one of just three Washington districts to receive District Administration magazine’s District of Distinction award.
Oct
2015
Learning in a digital world
This year, VPS students in sixth through 12th grades are using iPads or laptops, thanks to a 2013 community-approved technology levy.
Oct
2015
Rowing together
Captain Ahab had the Pequod. Santiago had his skiff. The Goonies had the Inferno. A group of 16 students from Vancouver Flex Academy and iTech Preparatory had their wooden drift boat.
Jul
2015
Student engagement at iTech Prep earns state award
Vancouver iTech Preparatory has received the Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Student Engagement Award for 2015.
Jun
2015
National educational spotlight shines on Vancouver Public Schools
In April, 150 education leaders from across the nation converged in Vancouver to learn about the district’s weLearn 1:1 technology initiative. The conference, hosted by the nonprofit Digital Promise’s elite League of Innovative Schools, [...]
May
2015
U.S. Department of Education selects Vancouver Public Schools to tell digital transformation story
Discovery Middle School teacher Patrick Mahaney is interviewed for the U.S. Department of Education video project. "I am writing to inform you that the U.S. Department of Education selected your district to [...]
May
2015
Vancouver Public Schools announces administrative changes for 2015-16
Vancouver Public Schools has announced several administrative changes for the 2015-16 school year. Personnel assignments are subject to final approval by the school board. At the district administrative office, Travis Campbell has been hired as [...]
May
2015
Teacher librarians: Mavens in a digital age
Original source: School Administrator, May 2015 As many school districts across the country have slashed library programs, Vancouver Public Schools has written a different narrative, giving its school librarians re-imagined roles. In this cover story, Superintendent [...]
Apr
2015
Vancouver Hosts National Educator Visit [VIDEO]
Top educators from across the nation visited Vancouver Public Schools from April 19-21, during the spring meeting of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. The focus of the visit was implementing digital tools in [...]
Apr
2015
K-12 librarians’ roles shift to meet digital demands
Original source: Education Week, April 2015 "Teach more and librarian less." That's part of the strategy for utilizing teacher-libarians in new, technological capacities, says Director of Instructional Technology and Library Services Mark Ray, one of [...]
Mar
2015
A one-to-one program done slowly—and right
Original source: eschoolnews.com, March 10, 2015 Superintendent Steven Webb’s successful one-to-one rollout could serve as a roadmap for districts. Dr. Steven Webb’s rise as a visionary leader in K-12 education is as much a credit [...]
Mar
2015
Vancouver Public Schools technology director named education tech leader to watch
Mark Ray, Vancouver Public Schools' director of instructional technology and library services, recently was named one of "20 to Watch" honorees for 2014-15 by the National School Boards Association's Technology Leadership Network. The honor recognizes [...]