Schools

Vancouver teachers union files complaint about special education policy change, says it violates collective agreement

November 27, 2023, 7:43pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Education Association filed a complaint Monday with Vancouver Public Schools that alleges a change in the district’s special education policy violates student rights and the union’s collective bargaining agreement. Read story

Image Elementary School fifth grader Delilah Folk, 11, left, gets some encouragement from coach Melissa Powers after a successful serve earlier this month. A group of parent volunteers in Evergreen Public Schools has funded and organized a series of seasonal sports leagues for elementary school students this year.

Putting the ‘fun’ in fundamentals, Evergreen Public Schools elementary students play in league thanks to parent volunteers

November 27, 2023, 6:30pm Clark County News

The gymnasium at Image Elementary School isn’t particularly large and doesn’t usually host fiery competitions that draw a crowd. Read story

WSU Vancouver sets informational event about scholarships, financial aid

November 25, 2023, 5:55am Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver is hosting an informational event about scholarships and financial aid for prospective college students 6-7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. Read story

Ridgefield school officials recognized the November 2023 Employee and Students of the Month at the regular Board of Directors meeting.

Ridgefield School District honors November Employee and Students of the Month

November 25, 2023, 5:49am Community

On Nov. 14, Ridgefield School District officials recognized the November 2023 Employee and Students of the Month. Read story

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce accepting Civics Bee essays

November 22, 2023, 6:06am Business

The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is now accepting essay submissions for its 2024 National Civics Bee. Read story

Evergreen School Board’s Victoria Bradford says farewell

Evergreen School Board members stand and applaud their cohort Victoria Bradford, seated, after she gave a speech Tuesday at Evergreen Public Schools Headquarters. Bradford has served on the school board since 1999, and this was her last meeting after losing her seat to newcomer Gary Wilson in the Nov. 7 election.

November 18, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Nov. 7 election in Clark County wasn’t one that provided lots of shock and awe. Voter turnout was low, and incumbent candidates largely prevailed — each typical outcomes of an off-year election. What did stand out, however, was the unexpected defeat of longtime Evergreen Public Schools board member Victoria… Read story