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John Boyd was appointed interim superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools on Dec. 28, following the firing of Mike Merlino earlier that month.

Evergreen’s interim superintendent makes case for permanent job; some question hiring process

John Boyd was appointed interim superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools on Dec. 28, following the firing of Mike Merlino earlier that month.

January 19, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

It’s been nearly a year since John Boyd began his tenure as the interim superintendent at Evergreen Public Schools, Southwest Washington’s largest school district. Read story

Vancouver Master Chorale offers scholarships

January 19, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Life

The Vancouver Master Chorale is accepting applications for its 2023 Youth Vocal Scholarship. Read story

Portland-based Wren the Band performs for a crowd Tuesday at the Firstenburg Student Commons at Washington State University Vancouver. WSUV's Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation hosted the group, featuring percussionist Dominic Kukla, left, lead vocalist Chrissy Wood, center, and guitarist Andy Wilhelm, as part of a National Day of Racial Healing event.

WSU Vancouver honors Day of Racial Healing with music, conversation

Portland-based Wren the Band performs for a crowd Tuesday at the Firstenburg Student Commons at Washington State University Vancouver. WSUV's Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation hosted the group, featuring percussionist Dominic Kukla, left, lead vocalist Chrissy Wood, center, and guitarist Andy Wilhelm, as part of a National Day of Racial Healing event.

January 18, 2023, 12:55pm Clark County News

Since its inception in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing has sought to promote productive discussions around race and equity in tandem with the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Read story

House Republican leader J.T. Wilcox shakes hands with Rep Tana Senn after addressing legislators on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Special education spending, oversight top priorities for Washington lawmakers

House Republican leader J.T. Wilcox shakes hands with Rep Tana Senn after addressing legislators on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

January 17, 2023, 7:57am Clark County Politics

This year, Washington state lawmakers are making big promises to fund and improve the education services that help roughly 158,449 disabled kids around the state. Read story

The Washington Capitol Building in Olympia.

Legislature looks to aid rural districts, expand trades, cut costs for students

The Washington Capitol Building in Olympia.

January 16, 2023, 3:42pm Clark County News

Filed state education bills that would have a direct effect on Southwest Washington prioritize students earning dual credit while in high school and eliminating cost barriers to programs like Running Start. Read story

Mount Pleasant School in east Washougal was forced to close for three days earlier this month due to a water leak that originated near the school's water pump.

Mount Pleasant School east of Washougal reopens after water leak found, fixed

Mount Pleasant School in east Washougal was forced to close for three days earlier this month due to a water leak that originated near the school's water pump.

January 15, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Mount Pleasant School east of Washougal re-opened to students and staff last week after closing for three days to fix a water leak that originated near a pump house just east of the school. Read story

A Washougal School District employee  prepares food for students and employees.

39% of Washougal schools students qualify for free, reduced lunches

A Washougal School District employee  prepares food for students and employees.

January 12, 2023, 2:24pm Clark County News

The Washougal School District is close — but not quite close enough — to qualifying for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision, part of the National School Lunch Program that permits eligible districts and schools to provide meal service to all students at no charge regardless of economic… Read story

Evergreen Public Schools board ratifies new contract

January 12, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors ratified a recently approved contract with the Public School Employees of Evergreen large group union at its Tuesday evening meeting. Read story