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Bob Knight, Clark College president (Molly Solomon/OPB)

Clark College confronts equity issues

Bob Knight, Clark College president (Molly Solomon/OPB)

October 14, 2018, 6:00am Northwest

On the doors at the entrance of Clark College, posters proclaiming the school’s inclusive community welcome visitors, describing a place free of discrimination and harassment. But inside the campus walls, teachers, staff and students tell a different story. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools to host free public tour

October 11, 2018, 6:03am Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools will host a free public tour Oct. 26. Read story

Vancouver Public School’s Lieser Campus, which houses Vancouver Home Connection, Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy, and the district’s Open Doors program for former dropouts, tested positive for elevated levels of radon in a series of tests conducted this spring. Families were alerted to the issue in September.

Vancouver Public Schools found radon in 6 of its buildings

Vancouver Public School’s Lieser Campus, which houses Vancouver Home Connection, Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy, and the district’s Open Doors program for former dropouts, tested positive for elevated levels of radon in a series of tests conducted this spring. Families were alerted to the issue in September.

October 10, 2018, 7:10pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools spent much of its spring testing for elevated levels of radon at 36 of its school buildings. Districts records show rooms at six of those schools tested at or above the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended levels of the radioactive gas. Read story

Odor from sewer work causes teachers to fall ill at Riverview Elementary School

October 10, 2018, 12:03pm Clark County News

An odor permeating the air around Riverview Elementary School in Vancouver reportedly caused a couple of teachers to fall ill, prompting an emergency response. Read story

Cody Wold, senior at Evergreen High School, checks out circuit boards at the Silicon Forest Electronics booth during Manufacturing Day at Clark College on Tuesday.

Students learn about high demand for skilled labor

Cody Wold, senior at Evergreen High School, checks out circuit boards at the Silicon Forest Electronics booth during Manufacturing Day at Clark College on Tuesday.

October 9, 2018, 6:21pm Business

Eric Renner knew his audience, so he got right to the point. Read story

After five years without a home of her own, Clark College student Pati Nadgwick Jeffers was recently able to afford the initial costs of an apartment with the help of funding from the Homeless Prevention and Housing Consortium. Clark College is a member of the Homeless Prevention and Housing Consortium, which helps identify students who are either on the verge of homelessness or homeless. A growing body of research suggests housing security problems are widespread among college students, especially at community colleges.

Grant helps Clark College student find home

After five years without a home of her own, Clark College student Pati Nadgwick Jeffers was recently able to afford the initial costs of an apartment with the help of funding from the Homeless Prevention and Housing Consortium. Clark College is a member of the Homeless Prevention and Housing Consortium, which helps identify students who are either on the verge of homelessness or homeless. A growing body of research suggests housing security problems are widespread among college students, especially at community colleges.

October 3, 2018, 6:02am Clark County News

When Pati Nadgwick Jeffers arrived at her apartment for the first time in July, there was only one way to start her move: by making carpet angels. Read story

Washington’s homeless students face steep academic struggles

October 2, 2018, 12:36pm Northwest

It should surprise no one that students living on the streets or in shelters and cars might struggle in school. Read story

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

Caseloads up for Battle Ground schools health support staff

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

September 30, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools has long touted that it employs health support personnel at a higher rate than neighboring districts. But with the latest contract between the Battle Ground and its teachers union, that gap between the districts is beginning to close. Read story