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Battle Ground teachers still without contract amid negotiations

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September 18, 2023, 5:07pm Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools negotiators met at the bargaining table Saturday with leaders from the Battle Ground Education Association, which represents more than 800 teachers. The two sides have yet to agree on a new labor contract after months of bargaining; the last contract expired Aug. 31. Read story

Students wave goodbye to faculty and staff as their bus drives away Tuesday following the last day of school at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

Declining public-school enrollment: Here’s how Washington compares

Students wave goodbye to faculty and staff as their bus drives away Tuesday following the last day of school at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

September 12, 2023, 9:53am Latest News

Seattle Public Schools is facing declining enrollment. Community meetings began last month about the district’s “vision for well-resourced schools,” though the district says these meetings won’t include discussing consolidating the district’s 106 school buildings. But closures are clearly on the table for the next school year. Read story

Evergreen Education Association members arrive at Evergreen High School this morning to vote on whether to approve a tentative agreement that would end a teachers strike that has kept schools shuttered since Aug. 30.

Evergreen teachers approve contract, ending protracted strike

Evergreen Education Association members arrive at Evergreen High School this morning to vote on whether to approve a tentative agreement that would end a teachers strike that has kept schools shuttered since Aug. 30.

September 11, 2023, 9:58am Clark County News

School is back in session in Evergreen Public Schools after the district’s teachers union voted to approve a new contract Monday morning. Read story

Striking educators keep in step as Evergreen Public Schools enters its fourth day on the picket line, as seen at Heritage High School on Monday morning. Union president Kristie Peak said Tuesday that two bargaining sessions held over the holiday weekend yielded no notable steps toward a deal on a new contract.

Evergreen teachers union, district reach tentative agreement

Striking educators keep in step as Evergreen Public Schools enters its fourth day on the picket line, as seen at Heritage High School on Monday morning. Union president Kristie Peak said Tuesday that two bargaining sessions held over the holiday weekend yielded no notable steps toward a deal on a new contract.

September 10, 2023, 7:04pm Clark County News

The Evergreen Education Association has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Evergreen Public Schools Sunday evening, potentially ending a teacher strike that began Aug. 30. Read story

Students and parents converged outside the Evergreen Public Schools district office Friday afternoon to express support for striking teachers. A parent group on Facebook supporting teachers, who have been on strike since Aug. 30 amid stalled contract negotiations with the district, added over 1,400 members since its creation Wednesday.

Evergreen students rally in support of striking teachers

Students and parents converged outside the Evergreen Public Schools district office Friday afternoon to express support for striking teachers. A parent group on Facebook supporting teachers, who have been on strike since Aug. 30 amid stalled contract negotiations with the district, added over 1,400 members since its creation Wednesday.

September 8, 2023, 7:13pm Clark County News

On day 10 of the teacher strike in Evergreen Public Schools, a new voice took center stage: students. Read story

Camas Education Association members walk out of Camas High School on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, after voting to approve a new contract with the Camas School District.

Camas teachers approve new contract; school starts Friday

Camas Education Association members walk out of Camas High School on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, after voting to approve a new contract with the Camas School District.

September 7, 2023, 3:50pm Clark County News

The Camas Education Association announced late Wednesday night they have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the Camas School District. Read story

Hockinson Heights Elementary School fifth graders Kevin Brown, with sunflowers from left, Perry Burnham, Charlie O'Donnell Munson-Young, and Bear Ricks, all 10, show Gov. Jay Inslee the recycling area in their cafeteria as he toured their school.

Hockinson school showcases sustainability as Gov. Inslee visits

Hockinson Heights Elementary School fifth graders Kevin Brown, with sunflowers from left, Perry Burnham, Charlie O'Donnell Munson-Young, and Bear Ricks, all 10, show Gov. Jay Inslee the recycling area in their cafeteria as he toured their school.

September 6, 2023, 7:37pm Clark County News

Early Wednesday morning, a handful of the world’s green leaders showcased their climate-forward projects to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story

Wednesday marked the sixth day of school closures in Camas amid stalled contract negotiations between the district and its teachers union, the Camas Education Association. Teachers are seeking increased support for special education, smaller class sizes and a cost of living adjustment in ongoing contract negotiations.

Camas and Evergreen teacher strikes continue

Wednesday marked the sixth day of school closures in Camas amid stalled contract negotiations between the district and its teachers union, the Camas Education Association. Teachers are seeking increased support for special education, smaller class sizes and a cost of living adjustment in ongoing contract negotiations.

September 6, 2023, 6:36pm Clark County News

Wednesday marked the sixth day of school closures in Camas as educators strike amid stalled contract negotiations with district officials. Read story