Schools

A vial with the COVID-19 vaccine is pictured at PeaceHealth Urgent Care Memorial on Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020.

Vancouver, Evergreen schools chiefs call for early vaccinations for teachers, school staff

January 12, 2021, 1:55pm Clark County News Free

The school superintendents of Clark County’s two largest districts are calling on Gov. Jay Inslee and state Department of Health leaders to give higher COVID-19 vaccine prioritization to educators and school personnel — before they return to the classroom. Read story

Barriers to getting GED compounded by COVID

January 10, 2021, 6:00am Latest News

In December, Aisha Gonzalez lived for her 18th birthday, for its promise to unlock her future. Read story

Evergreen Public Schools employees union treasurer accused of stealing $70,000

January 9, 2021, 4:12pm Clark County News

The former treasurer of an Evergreen Public Schools employee union has been accused of stealing $70,000 from the union’s bank account and spending the money on gambling and shopping. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Vancouver Public Schools announces plan for return to in-person schooling

January 8, 2021, 2:15pm Clark County News Free

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb plans to propose a timeline at Tuesday's school board meeting that would have students in all elementary grades moving to twice-a-week, in-person learning by Feb. 1, the district announced Friday. Read story

Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol on Wednesday in Washington. It was a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's presidential election, undercut the nation's democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

Clark County teachers address U.S. Capitol chaos as unfolding history

January 7, 2021, 8:26pm Clark County News

One day after pro-Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying that President-elect Joe Biden won the election, Mountain View High School history teacher Dan Larson put a pause on a World War I unit in favor of current history unfolding. Read story

School nurses key to reopening schools, but new research shows equity gaps in Washington

January 5, 2021, 10:20am Latest News

Just as a slew of Washington school districts are planning to bring more students back into buildings this year, a new study from University of Washington researchers suggests that many districts are short of school nurses, who will play a critical role in developing pandemic-related health and safety plans and… Read story