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First-grader Mariana Neal, left, keeps her focus on her schoolwork as classmate Max Miller attends to his own work at Washington Elementary School on Wednesday morning. Vancouver Public Schools will eliminate homework for K-3 students next year, instead encouraging families to do activities together.

Vancouver schools closing the book on homework

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian
First-grader Mariana Neal, left, keeps her focus on her schoolwork as classmate Max Miller attends to his own work at Washington Elementary School on Wednesday morning. Vancouver Public Schools will eliminate homework for K-3 students next year, instead encouraging families to do activities together.

May 12, 2017, 8:19pm Clark County News

A new Vancouver Public Schools homework policy aims to help families of young children spend more time at the kitchen table, but less of it on homework. Read story

Kids’ culture parade at Fort Vancouver May 19

May 11, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

More than 1,500 students, supported by school marching bands, will take part in the annual Children's Culture Parade on May 19 at Fort Vancouver. Read story

Camas school to hold annual golf tourney fundraiser

May 11, 2017, 6:03am Clark County News

Pacific Crest Academy's 19th annual golf tournament fundraiser will tee off at 9 a.m. June 2 at Camas Meadows Golf Course, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. Read story

Joel Ryan, executive director of Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP, speaks to the crowd during the sixth annual Early Learning Champions Awards Luncheon at Club Green Meadows on Wednesday afternoon.

Early Learning Champions celebrated at awards luncheon

Joel Ryan, executive director of Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP, speaks to the crowd during the sixth annual Early Learning Champions Awards Luncheon at Club Green Meadows on Wednesday afternoon.

May 11, 2017, 6:01am Clark County News

The early achievement gap between children from poor and affluent families can mean the difference for later success. Read story

Elizabeth Soliday, left, associate professor of human development, carries in Washington State University Vancouver&#039;s ceremonial mace during Saturday&#039;s commencement with Chancellor Mel Netzhammer, right. (Randy L.

Mace gives WSUV signature tradition within statewide system

Elizabeth Soliday, left, associate professor of human development, carries in Washington State University Vancouver&#039;s ceremonial mace during Saturday&#039;s commencement with Chancellor Mel Netzhammer, right. (Randy L.

May 10, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

As a maturing institution, Washington State University Vancouver is carving out its own identity and traditions. Read story

Kris Soske, chair of La Center United, discusses suicide prevention tips at a roundtable discussion about Netflix series &quot;13 Reasons Why&quot; at La Center Elementary School on Monday.

Schools, experts warn about ‘13 Reasons’

Kris Soske, chair of La Center United, discusses suicide prevention tips at a roundtable discussion about Netflix series &quot;13 Reasons Why&quot; at La Center Elementary School on Monday.

May 9, 2017, 9:15pm Clark County News

School districts and mental health experts are warning parents to be vigilant about the risks of their children watching the popular new Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.” Read story

Burst pipe damages Battle Ground school

May 9, 2017, 7:53pm Clark County News

A burst pipe that flooded a modular building with six inches of water at Maple Grove K-8 School prompted the Battle Ground Public Schools board to declare a state of emergency at its Monday board meeting. Read story

Kindergartner Grace Huynh, 5, facing in pink, joins classmates as they work on a painting during class at Prune Hill Elementary School on April 13.

County school immunization rate lags behind state

Kindergartner Grace Huynh, 5, facing in pink, joins classmates as they work on a painting during class at Prune Hill Elementary School on April 13.

May 8, 2017, 6:32pm Clark County News

More than 20 percent of Clark County kindergartners entered the school year without all of the required immunizations. Read story