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Ellensburg School District

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Curious minds. Careful choices. Moving forward together.

ESD’s edtech helps teachers and students use technology to think, learn, and create. Every tool we choose, including AI, has the same job: keeping student thinking at the center. People start the thinking, AI can support it, and people make the final call. 

Learning standards in Google Classroom

June 11, 2026

Learning standards in Google Classroom

Keep track of student progress with learning standards and skills in Google Classroom This update enables systematic tracking for standards-based learning Offering several benefits across the schoo...

Google Vids Support

May 13, 2026

Google Vids Support

Google Vids Google Vids is an AI-powered video-creation app. 🎬 What is Google Vids? Google Vids is an all-in-one video creation app that lives in your web browser. You don’t need to download softwa...

Building AI Literacy in our Classrooms

March 31, 2026

Building AI Literacy in our Classrooms

Teaching & Learning EdTech Edition March 31, 2026 Building AI Literacy in Our Classrooms What is changing in education AI is quickly becoming part of everyday learning. Many students are alread...

NotebookLM

March 5, 2026

NotebookLM

NotebookLM ESD EdTech March 5, 2026 💡 What is NotebookLM? NotebookLM allows educators/students to upload Docs, PDFs, or even YouTube links. The AI then becomes an expert on that specific content, h...

Google Gemini

March 5, 2026

Google Gemini

Google Gemini October 19, 2026 Google GeminiStaff have Gemini through their district Google accounts. Here’s what it is, how we use it, and the guardrails that come with it. What it is Ge...

Schoolai

March 5, 2026

Schoolai

ESD EdTech March 5, 2026 What is SchoolAI? SchoolAI is an innovative educational tool designed to support student learning and boost teacher efficiency. It provides personalized feedback, interacti...

Formative

March 5, 2026

Formative

ESD EdtechMarch 5, 2026Formative in ESDOverviewIn the Ellensburg School District, we believe that assessment should be a source of hope and efficacy for students, not just a final grade. To achieve...

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Our AI Guidelines

  • Guiding Principles

    Why we use AI and the values behind it, including Human → AI → Human.

  • Guidance for Use

    What students, teachers, and staff can and can’t do with AI.

  • FAQ and Resources

    Answers to common questions, plus resources for families, teachers, and students.

Questions? Let’s talk.

Joell Boast
EdTech Coordinator, based at Ellensburg High School
Email: joell.boast@esd401.org
Phone: Ellensburg High School Office, 509-925-8300

Questions? Let’s talk.

Joell Boast
EdTech Coordinator
Email: joell.boast@esd401.org
Phone: Ellensburg High School Office, 509-925-8300