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School ‘as usual’ is unlikely as Washington officials weigh options for next fall amid coronavirus pandemic

May 21, 2020, 10:58am News

Washington education officials are weighing at least seven scenarios for reopening schools next fall and say the status quo — a patchwork of distance learning models crafted by individual school districts — is “not a viable approach.” Read story

Volunteer Kevin Danley, left, whips up some scrambled eggs while making an instructional video with his partner, Kevin McClure, at their Vancouver home. Danley records several instructional cooking videos a week for students at the Washington State School for the Blind.

Washington State School for the Blind tests recipes for distance learning

Volunteer Kevin Danley, left, whips up some scrambled eggs while making an instructional video with his partner, Kevin McClure, at their Vancouver home. Danley records several instructional cooking videos a week for students at the Washington State School for the Blind.

May 20, 2020, 6:06am Clark County News

Like many people, Kevin Danley is doing plenty of cooking during this pandemic. What’s different about Danley, however, is why he’s spending so much time in the kitchen. Read story

Area districts are starting to set their plans for graduations, featuring a combination of drive-thru services, virtual ceremonies and delayed graduation dates.

Clark County high school graduations to come in several forms

Area districts are starting to set their plans for graduations, featuring a combination of drive-thru services, virtual ceremonies and delayed graduation dates.

May 17, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County school districts are setting their plans for high school graduation, preparing for some semblance of ceremony in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Clark College in Vancouver.

Clark College announces $5.5 million in budget cuts

Clark College in Vancouver.

May 15, 2020, 5:03pm Clark County News

Clark College announced $5.5 million in budget cuts, slashing dozens of positions after enrollment fell by nearly 31 percent from last year during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver staff and alumni welcome incoming students to campus in 2019.

WSU to hold virtual graduation ceremony this morning

Washington State University Vancouver staff and alumni welcome incoming students to campus in 2019.

May 9, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Washington State University students will experience a graduation ceremony like no other today — from afar. Read story

Fisher&#039;s Landing Elementary School fifth-grader Asher Brown, from left, plays the keyboard outside his home as his grandma Liz Jackson and her husband Gary Jackson snap a photo with him on Friday. Liz Jackson said she lives in the neighborhood but they haven&#039;t been able to visit their grandkids with the social distancing orders in place. She said she was delighted to watch him play, and this was the first time she&#039;s seen him in person for a few weeks.

Evergreen Public Schools ‘Porch Concerts’ brighten Vancouver’s month of Mayvideo icon

Fisher&#039;s Landing Elementary School fifth-grader Asher Brown, from left, plays the keyboard outside his home as his grandma Liz Jackson and her husband Gary Jackson snap a photo with him on Friday. Liz Jackson said she lives in the neighborhood but they haven&#039;t been able to visit their grandkids with the social distancing orders in place. She said she was delighted to watch him play, and this was the first time she&#039;s seen him in person for a few weeks.

May 8, 2020, 7:57pm Clark County News

At 17, Gustavo Rios has the stage presence of a pop star. Read story

Should I still go to college? Families, students in Washington reevaluate plans amid coronavirus

May 7, 2020, 12:20pm Latest News

For eight years, Foster High School counselor Jenni Standard has helped Tukwila’s low-income and minority students with solid academic records become the first in their families to make the leap to college. Most of her students get acceptance letters, and two-thirds of those in her college-prep classes enroll in a… Read story

As they brace for budget strain, Washington school districts will receive some coronavirus aid

May 7, 2020, 9:16am Latest News

As they shell out on childcare and remote learning expenses they hadn’t budgeted, Washington state school districts will be getting some $270 million in federal aid to help them respond to coronavirus disruptions. Read story