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Hockinson teachers and supporters march with signs outside Hockinson Middle School on Friday morning, Aug. 31, 2018.

Hockinson teachers unanimously approve contract; school starts tomorrow

Hockinson teachers and supporters march with signs outside Hockinson Middle School on Friday morning, Aug. 31, 2018.

September 3, 2018, 1:18pm Clark County News

In the first of three voting sessions set for this Labor Day, teachers in the Hocksinson School District voted to accept a tentative agreement and return to work Tuesday. Read story

Marta Gray, 7th grader teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School leads a cheer while teachers rally in front of the Vancouver Public Schools' Administration Building on Friday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2018.

Tentative agreements announced in four Clark County districts

Marta Gray, 7th grader teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School leads a cheer while teachers rally in front of the Vancouver Public Schools' Administration Building on Friday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2018.

September 2, 2018, 9:27pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools, Camas Public Schools and the Hockinson School District announced they’ve struck deals with their respective unions, ending a week of tense negotiations and, for Vancouver and Hockinson, striking teachers. Read story

A supporter of the Evergreen Education Association holds a protest sign while attending Evergreen Public School Board meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 14, 2018.

Camas district, teachers union announce tentative deal ahead of planned strike

A supporter of the Evergreen Education Association holds a protest sign while attending Evergreen Public School Board meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 14, 2018.

September 2, 2018, 7:31pm Clark County News

The Camas School District and Camas Education Association announced Sunday evening they had reached a tentative agreement, possibly averting a strike set to start Tuesday. Read story

School support personnel in Clark County districts also negotiating

September 2, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

While teachers around the county are working toward new deals, plenty of classified staff unions are also bargaining this summer. Read story

Community activist Anthony Licerio walks the picket line in support of rallying teachers in front of the Vancouver Public Schools' Administration Building on Friday afternoon.

Teacher unions put out statements as tension grows

Community activist Anthony Licerio walks the picket line in support of rallying teachers in front of the Vancouver Public Schools' Administration Building on Friday afternoon.

September 1, 2018, 10:02am Latest News

A few of Clark County’s largest teacher unions put out statements Saturday showing a growing tension during bargaining, as the districts and unions worked to try to avoid the county’s six strikes spreading to a second week. Read story

Cheerleaders from Hockinson High School show their support for teachers striking outside Hockinson Middle School as the pep band plays the high school's fight song Friday morning, Aug. 31, 2018.

Teachers in Clark County districts finish first week of school on picket lines

Cheerleaders from Hockinson High School show their support for teachers striking outside Hockinson Middle School as the pep band plays the high school's fight song Friday morning, Aug. 31, 2018.

August 31, 2018, 1:20pm Clark County News

Corey McEnry didn’t tell his students to show up, but he was happy to see them at the picket line in front of Hockinson School District offices Friday morning. Read story

Hudson’s Bay High School teachers greet traffic outside the school while on strike Wednesday morning.

School across Clark County canceled as negotiations stall

Hudson’s Bay High School teachers greet traffic outside the school while on strike Wednesday morning.

August 29, 2018, 5:37pm Clark County News

With strikes going on in six Clark County school districts, union bargaining teams and districts are continuing to negotiate. Or, at least trying to. Read story

Monica Deshazer, counselor at Ridgefield High School, pickets with her fellow teachers outside the school on Wednesday morning, Aug. 29, 2018.

Vancouver, Battle Ground, Hockinson, Ridgefield teachers on picket lines

Monica Deshazer, counselor at Ridgefield High School, pickets with her fellow teachers outside the school on Wednesday morning, Aug. 29, 2018.

August 29, 2018, 9:55am Clark County News

Teachers who gathered to strike on campuses in Vancouver Public Schools were joined by some of their smallest supporters: their children. Read story

Katie Scot of Vancouver shouts out to the board as they call for a motion to move the meeting into another location during the Vancouver Public Schools board meeting on Tuesday. Scot's son attends Harney Elementary School, and Scot came to the meeting to support the teachers.

Tempers flare as teacher walkouts spread

Katie Scot of Vancouver shouts out to the board as they call for a motion to move the meeting into another location during the Vancouver Public Schools board meeting on Tuesday. Scot's son attends Harney Elementary School, and Scot came to the meeting to support the teachers.

August 28, 2018, 4:17pm Clark County News

An emergency meeting of the Vancouver Public Schools board of directors erupted into shouting and boos from a packed audience Tuesday. Read story

Evergreen High School physical education and health teacher Gabe Nunez, white hat, holds an apple high while joining fellow educators in picketing outside the school on Tuesday morning. Nunez was among the hundreds of local teachers that took to the picket line amidst contract negotiations. "We are here to create a better future for new educators and present educators," he said.

Evergreen, Washougal teachers on picket lines on first day of school

Evergreen High School physical education and health teacher Gabe Nunez, white hat, holds an apple high while joining fellow educators in picketing outside the school on Tuesday morning. Nunez was among the hundreds of local teachers that took to the picket line amidst contract negotiations. "We are here to create a better future for new educators and present educators," he said.

August 28, 2018, 10:45am Clark County News

Teachers in the Evergreen and Washougal school districts headed to the picket lines Tuesday, kicking off what’s expected to be widespread strikes across Clark County. Read story