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Columbian Education Reporter

Educational Service District 112 board to meet Thursday for session on meetings

September 1, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Educational Service District 112 Board of Directors will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday for a work session on the Open Public Meetings Act. Read story

Assistant head of school Courtney Thomlinson goes through safety procedures with teachers at the Gardner School of Arts and Sciences on Wednesday.

For many private school students in Clark County, it’s back to class

Assistant head of school Courtney Thomlinson goes through safety procedures with teachers at the Gardner School of Arts and Sciences on Wednesday.

August 30, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

Nonpublic schools cite smaller classes, engaged parents as they reopen doors Read story

A station is set up to screen visitors to Battle Ground High School for symptoms of COVID-19, as seen on Tuesday morning. Districts like Battle Ground are eligible for coronavirus relief funds to help cover the cost of responding to the pandemic, including the purchase of personal protective equipment and technology.

Battle Ground school officials approve furloughing 107 classified employees

A station is set up to screen visitors to Battle Ground High School for symptoms of COVID-19, as seen on Tuesday morning. Districts like Battle Ground are eligible for coronavirus relief funds to help cover the cost of responding to the pandemic, including the purchase of personal protective equipment and technology.

August 28, 2020, 5:40pm Clark County News

The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors approved 107 furloughs of classified employees at a special meeting Friday. Read story

Battle Ground schools to discuss staff cuts

August 28, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors will meet at 4:30 p.m. today to discuss staff reduction among classified employees in light of a remote start to the school year. Read story

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Evergreen, union reach deal on remote teaching

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August 27, 2020, 5:57pm Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools and its teachers union reached a deal Thursday allowing teachers to continue working from home so long as there are no students in their classroom to teach. Read story

Superintendent Mike Merlino opens up a public forum in May 2019 for community members to voice their input on the district budget reductions at Heritage High School in Vancouver.

Evergreen district to cut 475 classified positions due to budget cuts

Superintendent Mike Merlino opens up a public forum in May 2019 for community members to voice their input on the district budget reductions at Heritage High School in Vancouver.

August 25, 2020, 6:12pm Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools will furlough 475 classified staff due to anticipated hits to the district's budget and the district's decision to open remotely for the fall. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Board has decided to retire the Chieftain mascot at Columbia River High school.

Vancouver district supports retiring Chieftain mascot at Columbia River

The Vancouver Public Schools Board has decided to retire the Chieftain mascot at Columbia River High school.

August 25, 2020, 4:19pm Clark County News

After years of criticism, Vancouver Public Schools at last appears poised to retire the chieftain mascot at Columbia River High School. Read story

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Questions wait to be answered as school year looms in Clark County

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August 23, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

It was only a few months ago that state officials were offering an optimistic picture of the upcoming school year: students back in class, activities beginning again and some semblance of normalcy returning for Washington families. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools’ central administrative office.

Vancouver Public Schools details remote schooling plans

Vancouver Public Schools’ central administrative office.

August 21, 2020, 1:22pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools published more details of its plans to start the school year remotely. Read story

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Evergreen Public Schools, teachers union at odds over reopening

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August 19, 2020, 8:55pm Clark County News

Plans to reopen schools have created tension between Evergreen Public Schools and its teachers union, adding labor strife to the challenges of returning students to the classroom. Read story