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Paraeducator Zayla Wollen walks with students on the first day of school at Fruit Valley Elementary School on Aug. 30, 2022.

Vancouver Public Schools expected to cut 262 positions to make up $35 million shortfall

Paraeducator Zayla Wollen walks with students on the first day of school at Fruit Valley Elementary School on Aug. 30, 2022.

March 8, 2024, 10:36am Clark County News

The Vancouver school district is proposing to cut nearly 262 positions to alleviate a $35 million budget deficit, according to a document included in next week’s board meeting agenda. Read story

A sign asking the community to "Fight for Discovery" hangs April 7 in downtown Camas.

Camas School District: Budget cuts forced combination of schools

A sign asking the community to "Fight for Discovery" hangs April 7 in downtown Camas.

April 16, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

In 2020, Camas School District leaders tried to warn the community that the district’s lower enrollment rates, combined with less money from the state, would force budget cuts in 2023-24. But the news still came as a shock to those most affected by the district’s $6 million cuts. Read story

Students enter Greenwood Elementary on the first day of school on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

Breaking down Washington’s school funding formula

Students enter Greenwood Elementary on the first day of school on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

November 7, 2022, 6:02am Latest News

School budgets in Washington state are always under scrutiny – few people understand the ins and outs of K-12 funding, and it can be confusing to the layperson. Read story

Chris Reykdal (Associated Press files)

Washington schools chief proposes signing bonuses for educators

Chris Reykdal (Associated Press files)

October 20, 2022, 6:20pm Clark County News

State superintendent of schools Chris Reykdal announced in a press conference Thursday morning a proposal to the Legislature to provide additional funding for teachers and special educators to help retain staff and alleviate the state’s educator shortage. Read story

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4, 2022.

Voters to decide funding measures in Ridgefield, La Center schools

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4, 2022.

July 22, 2022, 3:49pm Clark County News

While the 3rd Congressional District is sure to attract the spotlight in the upcoming Aug. 2 primary, funding measures in La Center and Ridgefield hold considerable weight for public schools in the north end of the county. Read story

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4. With Ridgefield's bond failing at the April 26 special election -- the fifth time it's failed since 2019 -- the school district must make a series of difficult decisions on how to remedy the issue of intense population growth in the coming years without any new space to look.

Ridgefield School District redrawing elementary boundaries

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4. With Ridgefield's bond failing at the April 26 special election -- the fifth time it's failed since 2019 -- the school district must make a series of difficult decisions on how to remedy the issue of intense population growth in the coming years without any new space to look.

May 25, 2022, 8:10pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Ridgefield School District officials on Tuesday unveiled their plan to redraw elementary school boundaries in the district to balance enrollment ahead of an anticipated boom in students entering the district in the coming years. Read story

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center.

Evergreen Public Schools’ staff push back against cuts

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center.

May 11, 2022, 4:23pm Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools’ board of directors saw backlash from teachers and community stakeholders at Tuesday night’s meeting over the district’s cuts to staffing in its diversity, equity and inclusion department. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

State budget invests in Southwest Washington schools, community

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

April 27, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Legislature passed a $6.3 billion capital budget Saturday, cementing a plan that includes major investments in Southwest Washington’s community and schools. Read story

The new building at Ridgefield High School, which was funded by a voter-approved 2017 bond.

Ridgefield’s school impact fee updated

The new building at Ridgefield High School, which was funded by a voter-approved 2017 bond.

September 7, 2019, 5:50pm Clark County News

With some reluctance, the Clark County Council on Tuesday adjusted a series of school impact fees that are expected to add to the cost of housing in some parts of the county. Read story

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

Battle Ground schools’ budget OK’d

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

August 13, 2019, 9:02pm Clark County News

Local school levies are increasing in Battle Ground. Read story