Schools

Camas Education Association members walk out of Camas High School on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, after voting to approve a new contract with the Camas School District.

Camas teachers approve new contract; school starts Friday

September 7, 2023, 3:50pm Clark County News

The Camas Education Association announced late Wednesday night they have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the Camas School District. Read story

Hockinson Heights Elementary School fifth graders Kevin Brown, with sunflowers from left, Perry Burnham, Charlie O'Donnell Munson-Young, and Bear Ricks, all 10, show Gov. Jay Inslee the recycling area in their cafeteria as he toured their school.

Hockinson school showcases sustainability as Gov. Inslee visits

September 6, 2023, 7:37pm Clark County News

Early Wednesday morning, a handful of the world’s green leaders showcased their climate-forward projects to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story

Wednesday marked the sixth day of school closures in Camas amid stalled contract negotiations between the district and its teachers union, the Camas Education Association. Teachers are seeking increased support for special education, smaller class sizes and a cost of living adjustment in ongoing contract negotiations.

Camas and Evergreen teacher strikes continue

September 6, 2023, 6:36pm Clark County News

Wednesday marked the sixth day of school closures in Camas as educators strike amid stalled contract negotiations with district officials. Read story

Striking educators keep in step as Evergreen Public Schools enters its fourth day on the picket line, as seen at Heritage High School on Monday morning. Union president Kristie Peak said Tuesday that two bargaining sessions held over the holiday weekend yielded no notable steps toward a deal on a new contract.

Evergreen, Camas teachers’ strikes enter week two

September 5, 2023, 6:35pm Clark County News

A lack of progress at the bargaining table over the holiday weekend brought Evergreen and Camas teachers back to the picket line Tuesday, beginning the second week of teacher strikes in each district. Read story

Fewer men are going to college. What’s behind the national and local trend?

September 3, 2023, 6:02am Latest News

As new freshmen move into dorms in the coming weeks, with orientations and tear-filled family goodbyes, there will be more women than men on campus. Read story

Financial ‘tough decisions’ loom in Washougal School District

Washougal High School (Samuel Wilson for the Columbian)

September 2, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Washougal school board members approved the Washougal School District’s budget for the 2023-24 school year during their meeting on Aug. 25, but most of their discussions revolved around concerns about the district’s financial state in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Read story

Evergreen teachers rally at district HQ on day 3 of strike

Evergreen Education Association members took a break from picketing outside their respective school locations to rally outside the Evergreen Public Schools district office Friday afternoon. Friday is the third day schools have been closed amid stalled contract negotiations with Evergreen teachers.

September 1, 2023, 6:23pm Clark County News

Hundreds of Evergreen Education Association members brought the picket line to the district’s doorstep Friday, circling the Evergreen Public Schools headquarters in red and leading chants in support of teachers at the bargaining table. Read story