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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

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

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

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.

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

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Battle Ground teachers reach tentative agreement on new contract

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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

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Battle Ground teachers still without contract amid negotiations

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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

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

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

Evergreen Education Association members arrive at Evergreen High School this morning to vote on whether to approve a tentative agreement that would end a teachers strike that has kept schools shuttered since Aug. 30.

Evergreen teachers approve contract, ending protracted strike

Evergreen Education Association members arrive at Evergreen High School this morning to vote on whether to approve a tentative agreement that would end a teachers strike that has kept schools shuttered since Aug. 30.

September 11, 2023, 9:58am Clark County News

School is back in session in Evergreen Public Schools after the district’s teachers union voted to approve a new contract Monday morning. Read story

Striking educators keep in step as Evergreen Public Schools entered its fourth day in September 2023.

Evergreen teachers union, district reach tentative agreement

Striking educators keep in step as Evergreen Public Schools entered its fourth day in September 2023.

September 10, 2023, 7:04pm Clark County News

The Evergreen Education Association has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Evergreen Public Schools Sunday evening, potentially ending a teacher strike that began Aug. 30. Read story

Students and parents converged outside the Evergreen Public Schools district office Friday afternoon to express support for striking teachers. A parent group on Facebook supporting teachers, who have been on strike since Aug. 30 amid stalled contract negotiations with the district, added over 1,400 members since its creation Wednesday.

Evergreen students rally in support of striking teachers

Students and parents converged outside the Evergreen Public Schools district office Friday afternoon to express support for striking teachers. A parent group on Facebook supporting teachers, who have been on strike since Aug. 30 amid stalled contract negotiations with the district, added over 1,400 members since its creation Wednesday.

September 8, 2023, 7:13pm Clark County News

On day 10 of the teacher strike in Evergreen Public Schools, a new voice took center stage: students. Read story