Murphy saves lives as a Search and Rescue dog. He was one of four support dogs Northwest Expedition Academy students focused on in a series of op-eds they submitted to The Press.
May 31, 2024
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Northwest Expedition Academy essays: 'How do support dogs make a difference?'
Fourth graders at Northwest Expedition Academy spent time this spring investigating the question, "How do support dogs make a difference in people’s lives?" Four different support dogs from the community came into the classroom so students could learn more about their specific jobs. Students spent time researching dog’s specialized senses that make them so adept for support work. Below is the second and final round of op-ed pieces written by the students.