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The legislative building in Olympia houses the Senate and House chambers. (Ted S.

Senate sends sex ed bill to Inslee

The legislative building in Olympia houses the Senate and House chambers. (Ted S.

March 7, 2020, 9:12pm Clark County News

The Washington Senate on Saturday voted to send legislation mandating comprehensive sexual health education for all students by the 2022-2023 school year to the governor’s desk. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Report: Vancouver Public Schools keeps black kids out of class longer than whites

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

March 5, 2020, 7:20pm Clark County News

Black students in Vancouver Public Schools are kept out of school longer than their white classmates, particularly for minor infractions. Read story

In this Feb. 8, 2019 photo, Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, speaks during a committee meeting at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Stonier is one of the candidates vying to become speaker of the House in Washington state as House Democrats are poised to elect the first woman to the position in history when they take a scheduled vote at a caucus meeting Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Seattle. The selection must then be approved by the full House at the start of the 2020 legislative session in January. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Sex education bill passes in Washington House

In this Feb. 8, 2019 photo, Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, speaks during a committee meeting at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Stonier is one of the candidates vying to become speaker of the House in Washington state as House Democrats are poised to elect the first woman to the position in history when they take a scheduled vote at a caucus meeting Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Seattle. The selection must then be approved by the full House at the start of the 2020 legislative session in January. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 5, 2020, 9:59am Clark County News

The Washington House approved legislation requiring public schools to provide comprehensive sexual education by the 2022-23 school year after a marathon debate that didn’t wrap up until after 2 a.m. today. Read story

The Hockinson High School Theater Company rehearses an entirely student-driven production of &quot;The Laramie Project,&quot; which opens tonight.

Audience meant to be uncomfortable seeing ‘Laramie Project’ at Hockinson High

The Hockinson High School Theater Company rehearses an entirely student-driven production of &quot;The Laramie Project,&quot; which opens tonight.

March 5, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Life

“Change happens when something super uncomfortable makes people think,” Mussé Barclay said. “You achieve your best by being tested.” Read story

Nadine Shane, 6, a first-grader at Orchards Elementary School, dives into her lunch while dining with friends in the school&#039;s cafeteria in early 2020.

17 Clark County schools eligible for free meal program, but none participate

Nadine Shane, 6, a first-grader at Orchards Elementary School, dives into her lunch while dining with friends in the school&#039;s cafeteria in early 2020.

March 4, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

More than a dozen Clark County schools are eligible for a federal program that would allow them to feed every one of their students for free. Read story

Henry Boge reacts to receiving a Dr. Seuss hat during Read Across America Day at Chinook Elementary School on Monday morning.

Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss’ birthday launch focus on reading

Henry Boge reacts to receiving a Dr. Seuss hat during Read Across America Day at Chinook Elementary School on Monday morning.

March 2, 2020, 7:36pm Clark County News

It’s been a quarter of a century, and Beaches Restaurant and Bar owner Mark Matthias keeps coming back to the same verdant dish: green eggs and ham. Read story

Washington community college leader wants to double completion rates — while closing big racial equity gaps

March 1, 2020, 1:50pm Latest News

The leader of Washington’s community and technical college system says she wants to set an ambitious goal: doubling completion rates at the state’s two-year schools by 2030. Read story

Woodland High School seniors Rachel Young, left, and Ariana Vega, center, talk with teacher Shari Conditt during an advanced government class at Woodland High School in early 2020. Experts say allowing students to discuss controversial subjects in the classroom can build more critical readers, thinkers and voters.

Southwest Washington teachers tackle politics in the classroom

Woodland High School seniors Rachel Young, left, and Ariana Vega, center, talk with teacher Shari Conditt during an advanced government class at Woodland High School in early 2020. Experts say allowing students to discuss controversial subjects in the classroom can build more critical readers, thinkers and voters.

March 1, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

For a high school government teacher in 2020, there’s no telling what any given day will bring. Read story