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Washougal School District earns national recognition

American Association of School Administrators names local school system one of 13 ‘lighthouse districts’

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The American Association of School Administrators recently announced that the Washougal School District is one of 13 school districts from across the United States designated as a "lighthouse district" that models positive change in public education. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

The Washougal School District is earning national attention for its efforts to improve educational outcomes for all students.

The American Association of School Administrators (AASA), a professional organization for school superintendents, announced its 13 “lighthouse districts,” meant to represent districts that serve as shining examples of positive changes in public education, earlier this month.

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