NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101 promotes educational excellence by
delivering essential, cooperative services to schools and other learning communities.
NEWESD 101 service area: NEWESD 101 is responsible for the seven northeastern counties of the state, providing cooperative services in Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman counties. NEWESD 101 is the state's largest ESD in the number of districts served, counties served and geographic region served.
Land acknowledgement: NEWESD 101 is situated on the ancestral land of the Plateau Peoples who inhabited the highlands between the Rocky Mountains and Pacific coast, a vast area including portions of Eastern Washington. Some of the region's tribes include the Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and Kalispel bands, along with those making up the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, who have occupied these lands since time immemorial.
NEWESD 101 acknowledges the resiliency of these Indigenous peoples who have suffered trauma brought on by centuries of colonialism and racism. We extend our deepest respect and gratitude to Native peoples as original stewards of this land.
We at NEWESD 101 are committed to restorative justice through inclusion and anti-racist actions.
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NEWESD 101 quick facts:
- Service area (in square miles): 14,026
- Public school districts served: 59
- State-approved private schools: 45
- State-approved charter schools: 4
- Public school enrollment: 96,451
- Private school enrollment: 7,299
- Charter school enrollment: 482
- Total regional enrollment: 104,232
- Counties served: 7
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Superintendent's message
Following 16 years as a principal and superintendent in northeast Washington, I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to now serve as superintendent of NEWESD 101. To better familiarize myself with our region, I have visited many schools and districts in recent weeks. While doing so, I have noticed a sense of “normalcy” about the new school year. Together, we have recently been through many challenges, and while COVID has not disappeared, it is my hope that our students, staff and communities are beginning to settle into “normal” school routines and experience the joys associated with a return to learning and the freshness of a new school year.
Within the NEWESD footprint, there are approximately 104,000 students, 59 public school districts, 45 state-approved private schools and four charter schools. While, generally, our schools and districts compete on the athletic field and in extra-curricular activities, it is my belief that educating and supporting the social and emotional learning of students should not be a competitive endeavor.
As superintendent, one of my goals is to foster a collaborative environment where we work together as educators and communities on behalf of all students and families we serve. Together we can uplift students, schools and districts within our region as we strive to ensure each child has the opportunity to pursue their individual hopes and dreams.
At NEWESD 101, we take great pride in supporting and serving schools and districts. Undoubtedly, there are different educational philosophies and approaches within the region. A common goal we all share is ensuring each student has access to post-secondary opportunities after completing high school.
In support of this goal, Innovia Foundation’s LaunchNW initiative recently announced a supported promise scholarship program designed to remove financial barriers and coordinate integrated supports for students in pursuit of college, technical and career training. This initiative can truly be a game-changer for many regional students and families.
Imagine a system where financial barriers do not limit a student’s ability to pursue their post-secondary hopes and dreams.
Together, through the hard work of our educators and school systems, and in conjunction with our community partners and programs like LaunchNW, we can make this dream become a reality for the students WE serve. To learn more about the Promise Scholarship and LaunchNW, please visit https://launchnw.org/.
I appreciate each of you for everything you do to support the students and families in our region. Regardless of your role in the education system, your hard work, dedication and belief in the importance of education positively impacts the lives of students each and every day.
Thank you, and have a wonderful 2022-23 school year!
Robert Roettger
Superintendent
[email protected]
509-789-3500
To read the NEWESD 101 shared team goals, superintendent goals and Board of Director goals click here.