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Katie Scot of Vancouver shouts out to the board as they call for a motion to move the meeting into another location during the Vancouver Public Schools board meeting on Tuesday. Scot's son attends Harney Elementary School, and Scot came to the meeting to support the teachers.

Tempers flare as teacher walkouts spread

August 28, 2018, 4:17pm Clark County News

An emergency meeting of the Vancouver Public Schools board of directors erupted into shouting and boos from a packed audience Tuesday. Read story

Evergreen High School physical education and health teacher Gabe Nunez, white hat, holds an apple high while joining fellow educators in picketing outside the school on Tuesday morning. Nunez was among the hundreds of local teachers that took to the picket line amidst contract negotiations. "We are here to create a better future for new educators and present educators," he said.

Evergreen, Washougal teachers on picket lines on first day of school

August 28, 2018, 10:45am Clark County News

Teachers in the Evergreen and Washougal school districts headed to the picket lines Tuesday, kicking off what’s expected to be widespread strikes across Clark County. Read story

Katie Berry-Jones, center, teacher at Prune Hill Elementary School, and Susie Hassel, right, teacher at Woodburn Elementary School, wait for the Camas Education Association general membership meeting.

Camas teachers approve strike

August 27, 2018, 8:33pm Clark County News

Camas Education Association members voted to approve a potential strike Monday night, with 95.7 percent of the 393 members in attendance at a general membership meeting voting in favor. Read story

Taryn McCauley, second from right, and her daughter, Isabel, 11, right, join concerned parents and students outside the Jim Parsley Center while showing support for local teachers amidst contract negotiations Monday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2018.

As first day of school approaches, no progress on negotiations

August 27, 2018, 12:49pm Clark County News

School is canceled Tuesday for many Clark County students, as teachers unions and school districts in Vancouver and Washougal failed to settle wage agreements in the final hours of bargaining before classes were scheduled to begin. Read story

Members of the Battle Ground Education Association wait for the votes to be counted while meeting to decide if they will strike at Battle Ground High School on Wednesday night, Aug. 22, 2018.

Public Employment Relations Commission receives 21 mediation requests

August 26, 2018, 10:45pm Clark County News

It’s been a hectic summer of bargaining for school districts and teacher unions, making it a busy summer for agencies that provide assistance in negotiations and mediation. Read story

Schools

Tempers flare as teacher walkouts spread

Evergreen, Washougal teachers on picket lines on first day of school

Camas teachers approve strike

As first day of school approaches, no progress on negotiations

Public Employment Relations Commission receives 21 mediation requests

Child care providers anticipate seeing kids for full days

County schools, teachers reach critical week

High school football poised to thrill in Clark County