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Becky Broyles, teacher at River Homelink, speaks to a crowd of thousands of teachers and community supporters at Esther Short Park on Friday afternoon. Teachers capped off a second week of strikes with the rally.

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Becky Broyles, teacher at River Homelink, speaks to a crowd of thousands of teachers and community supporters at Esther Short Park on Friday afternoon. Teachers capped off a second week of strikes with the rally.

September 7, 2018, 9:00pm Clark County News

Downtown Vancouver was awash in red Friday as thousands of educators rallied in Esther Short Park in what appeared to be the largest demonstration of teachers and their supporters since strikes began last week. Read story

Striking Tacoma Public Schools teachers walk a picket line Thursday in front of Lincoln High School in Tacoma. (Ted S.

Where things stand: 9 school districts in state on strike

Striking Tacoma Public Schools teachers walk a picket line Thursday in front of Lincoln High School in Tacoma. (Ted S.

September 6, 2018, 9:37pm Clark County News

For days, Clark County was the epicenter of a pending wave of teacher strikes set to spread across Washington state. Read story

Teachers and supporters from Summit View High School and CASEE greet motorists while picketing along Lewisville Highway on Aug. 30.

Evergreen, Battle Ground last two local districts with picket lines

Teachers and supporters from Summit View High School and CASEE greet motorists while picketing along Lewisville Highway on Aug. 30.

September 6, 2018, 9:12pm Clark County News

And then there were two. Read story

Eric Engebretson, president of the Washougal Association of Teachers, right, celebrates with fellow educators outside Washougal High School after the union unanimously ratified their new contract Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2018.

Washougal teachers unanimously ratify contract; school begins Friday

Eric Engebretson, president of the Washougal Association of Teachers, right, celebrates with fellow educators outside Washougal High School after the union unanimously ratified their new contract Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2018.

September 6, 2018, 10:51am Clark County News

Teachers approving contract leaves only Battle Ground, Evergreen teachers out on strike. Read story

Kindergarten teacher Micah Wolfe sings a song with students during the first day of class at Peter S. Ogden Elementary School on Wednesday morning. Teachers are back in the classroom after three days on strike and four days of school cancellations.

‘Is this the first day of kindergarten? No way!’

Kindergarten teacher Micah Wolfe sings a song with students during the first day of class at Peter S. Ogden Elementary School on Wednesday morning. Teachers are back in the classroom after three days on strike and four days of school cancellations.

September 5, 2018, 9:46pm Clark County News

Walking down the hall to her kindergarten classroom, 5-year-old Ruby Ketchum gave her mom, Mary Moore, an encouraging pat on the arm. Read story

Members of the Washougal Association of Teachers join supporters in marching outside the Washougal School District Administrative Offices on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 6 p.m., the Washougal School District announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the teachers union to end a strike that started Aug. 28.

Washougal teachers union, district reach tentative agreement

Members of the Washougal Association of Teachers join supporters in marching outside the Washougal School District Administrative Offices on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 6 p.m., the Washougal School District announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the teachers union to end a strike that started Aug. 28.

September 5, 2018, 6:59pm Clark County News

It looks like another strike in Clark County is coming to an end. Read story

Longview district seeks injunction against teachers’ strike

September 5, 2018, 1:55pm Clark County News

 Conflict is escalating in the Longview teacher strike, as the district prepares to go to court to end the walkout and notified year-round classified employees that they are expected to report to work. “The district has been honoring the mediation process, and will continue to have trust and faith… Read story

WSU Vancouver offers workshop on college costs

September 5, 2018, 5:55am Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver will host a series of workshops on paying for college. Read story