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People protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2023. The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.

Clark County legislators and educators condemn Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

People protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2023. The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.

June 30, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen. Patty Murray and other Washington lawmakers said Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action ignores decades of precedent and slows steps toward racial equality. Read story

Washington State University Vancover’s rare corpse flower “Titan VanCoug” is now blooming and will be showcased on campus from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.

WSU Vancouver corpse flower is blooming, on display all day Friday

Washington State University Vancover’s rare corpse flower “Titan VanCoug” is now blooming and will be showcased on campus from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.

June 29, 2023, 4:59pm Clark County Life

Washington State University Vancouver’s rare corpse flower “Titan VanCoug” is now blooming and will be showcased on campus from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Read story

New Clark County charter school to host information events

June 29, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

Rooted School Vancouver, Clark County’s first charter school, has opened enrollment for ninth-graders ahead of its inaugural 2023-2024 school year. The school, which is free, nonsectarian and focuses on project-based learning, will support 35 students next year and is hosting a series of events this summer to introduce the school… Read story

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Evergreen Public Schools’ deputy superintendent tapped to lead Oregon Department of Education

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June 28, 2023, 5:56pm Clark County News

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Charlene Williams, Evergreen Public Schools’ deputy superintendent, to serve as the next director of the Oregon Department of Education and deputy superintendent of Public Instruction. Read story

A state audit of Battle Ground Public Schools released Monday found that the district "did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with allowable activities and costs and restricted purpose requirements" regarding funding received from the Emergency Connectivity Fund, a pandemic-era program intended to aid districts in providing tech and internet connectivity resources to families.

State auditor dings Battle Ground Public Schools

A state audit of Battle Ground Public Schools released Monday found that the district "did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with allowable activities and costs and restricted purpose requirements" regarding funding received from the Emergency Connectivity Fund, a pandemic-era program intended to aid districts in providing tech and internet connectivity resources to families.

June 28, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools failed to maintain proper records of how it allocated funds from the federal Emergency Connectivity Fund, according to findings in a routine audit released Monday by the Washington State Auditor’s Office. Read story

Mature fruit, left, growing spadix, center, and mature leaf sprout from Titan VanCoug, Washington State University Vancouver's resident corpse flower, grow out of a pot Monday at the WSUV Science and Engineering Building.

WSUV’s corpse flower ready to raise a stink — again

Mature fruit, left, growing spadix, center, and mature leaf sprout from Titan VanCoug, Washington State University Vancouver's resident corpse flower, grow out of a pot Monday at the WSUV Science and Engineering Building.

June 27, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Life

Sound the alarms! It’s almost time for Vancouver’s favorite new holiday: a corpse flower bloom. Read story

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Summer meals available to Clark County kids at multiple locations

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June 24, 2023, 6:10am Clark County News

While Friday marked the end of the 2022-2023 school year for school districts in Clark County, a handful of key services will continue to be available through the summer. Read story

Washougal High School teacher Donna Schatz isn't afraid to pull out the blender or talk about emotions to get lessons across. Her approach has earned her regional Teacher of the Year honors from Educational Service District 112.

Washougal educator credits support of teachers as she receives regional honors

Washougal High School teacher Donna Schatz isn't afraid to pull out the blender or talk about emotions to get lessons across. Her approach has earned her regional Teacher of the Year honors from Educational Service District 112.

June 23, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

In the nine years Donna Schatz has been a teacher, the world of education has expanded and adapted to an almost unending list of obstacles. Read story