Schools

Sunlight filters into the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater on Thursday, June 15, 2023, during the Clark College Commencement ceremony.

Clark County students could see relief with new student loan repayment program

September 23, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

A three-year pause on student loan repayments is set to come to an end Oct. 1, impacting millions of borrowers nationwide and thousands here in Clark County. Read story

A student strolls through campus on the first day of classes at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday morning.

Union representing WSU student employees files unfair labor practice complaint

September 23, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

The union representing academic student employees at Washington State University filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the school Monday with the Washington State Public Employment Commission. Read story

Cory Chase resigned from his Washougal School Board position earlier this month after accepting a job as police chief for the city of Cottage Grove, Ore.

Washougal School Board president resigns after taking Oregon police chief job

September 22, 2023, 2:32pm Clark County News

Washougal School Board President Cory Chase has resigned from his position after accepting a police chief job in Oregon. Read story

Battle Ground teachers reach tentative agreement on new contract

September 21, 2023, 3:02pm Clark County News

The Battle Ground Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Battle Ground Public Schools Wednesday, potentially ending a months-long bargaining process. Read story

Battle Ground teachers still without contract amid negotiations

September 18, 2023, 5:07pm Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools negotiators met at the bargaining table Saturday with leaders from the Battle Ground Education Association, which represents more than 800 teachers. The two sides have yet to agree on a new labor contract after months of bargaining; the last contract expired Aug. 31. Read story

Declining public-school enrollment: Here’s how Washington compares

Students wave goodbye to faculty and staff as their bus drives away Tuesday following the last day of school at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

September 12, 2023, 9:53am Latest News

Seattle Public Schools is facing declining enrollment. Community meetings began last month about the district’s “vision for well-resourced schools,” though the district says these meetings won’t include discussing consolidating the district’s 106 school buildings. But closures are clearly on the table for the next school year. Read story