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Volunteers Morgan May, left, and Jessica Erick place bags of hygienic items on a table Thursday during a Treehouse pop-up shop at Clark College. The nonprofit event was set up for foster youth to pick out backpacks, new clothes and school supplies in person before the new school year begins.

Nonprofit Treehouse provides Clark County foster youth supplies to start school and support all year

Volunteers Morgan May, left, and Jessica Erick place bags of hygienic items on a table Thursday during a Treehouse pop-up shop at Clark College. The nonprofit event was set up for foster youth to pick out backpacks, new clothes and school supplies in person before the new school year begins.

August 15, 2024, 5:12pm Clark County News

Gearing up for a new school year can be as stressful as it is exciting. But for some Clark County foster youth, they have a little less to worry about thanks to Washington nonprofit Treehouse’s annual pop-up shop. Read story

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

Ensure kids are healthy students: Pediatrician shares advice for back-to-school success

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

August 15, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

It’s that time of year when summer activities slow down, parents stock up on school supplies, teachers prepare classrooms and kids get ready to head back to school. Read story

The Camas High School outdoor tennis courts are viewed from nearby bleachers on Monday.

Camas High tennis courts could be covered to keep weather out and allow community in

The Camas High School outdoor tennis courts are viewed from nearby bleachers on Monday.

August 15, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Sports

Many high school tennis players may soon not have to worry about getting wet or having their matches canceled due to weather. Read story

A Fort Vancouver High School student holds up a sign Tuesday during a walk-out to protest budget cuts affecting 262 staff positions next year.

Rising costs for Washington school districts outpace state funding, report finds

A Fort Vancouver High School student holds up a sign Tuesday during a walk-out to protest budget cuts affecting 262 staff positions next year.

August 14, 2024, 2:16pm Latest News

In recent years, districts are spending a lot more money to keep Washington’s schools running — but state funding isn’t keeping up. Read story

Which states have the most and least student debt? Washington’s ranking may surprise you

August 9, 2024, 7:43am Latest News

Closing the second quarter of 2024, Americans are approaching a total of $1.62 trillion in outstanding college loans, according to the Department of Education. With 42.8 million borrowers, that averages almost $38,000 per person. Read story

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

$1 million grant will help low-income Clark College students pursue STEM degrees

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

August 8, 2024, 3:09pm Clark County News

As many as 48 high-achieving, low-income students will get financial help toward completing degrees in engineering or computer science at Clark College, thanks to a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Read story

Fourth-grade students enrolled in the Dual Language Program at Columbia Elementary School break down cultural barriers through language and social connection by collaborating with Spanish-speaking students in Puerto Rico using Zoom teleconferencing software.

Future of Woodland dual language program in limbo, despite new WA grant

Fourth-grade students enrolled in the Dual Language Program at Columbia Elementary School break down cultural barriers through language and social connection by collaborating with Spanish-speaking students in Puerto Rico using Zoom teleconferencing software.

August 6, 2024, 2:00pm Clark County News

Despite a new grant program aimed at establishing dual-language classes across the state by 2040, the return of Woodland School District’s program remains uncertain. Read story

Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s Deputy Jason Granneman served as the school resource officer at Hockinson High School in 2018. Four years after the sheriff&rsquo;s office had to cut its resource officer program, it&rsquo;s being relaunched at Prairie High School this fall.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office relaunches resource officer program at Prairie this fall

Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s Deputy Jason Granneman served as the school resource officer at Hockinson High School in 2018. Four years after the sheriff&rsquo;s office had to cut its resource officer program, it&rsquo;s being relaunched at Prairie High School this fall.

August 2, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

School resource officers from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will return to Prairie High School this fall after a four-year absence, according to Battle Ground Public Schools. Read story