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Students arrive for their first day of classes at Union Ridge Elementary School in Ridgefield on Wednesday morning.

Still no tentative deal for Ridgefield teachers, bargaining to continue Thursday

Students arrive for their first day of classes at Union Ridge Elementary School in Ridgefield on Wednesday morning.

September 7, 2022, 11:10pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield School District and the Ridgefield Education Association were not able to reach a deal following Wednesday night's bargaining session, but the two sides have agreed to one final bargaining session Thursday to try to prevent a strike Friday. Read story

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal

Washington’s schools chief on this year’s opportunities, challenges

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal

September 7, 2022, 10:49am Latest News

With the arrival of back-to-school season, the much talked about “new normal” is finally in view, as students return to classrooms poised to look more like they did pre-COVID-19. Districts have largely shed strict health protocols and there’s renewed energy to make up for lost instructional time. Read story

Camas' Carson Osmus, center, participates in team drills at football practice Wednesday at Camas High School.

Southwest Washington high school football linemen say healthy weight gain is key to play

Camas' Carson Osmus, center, participates in team drills at football practice Wednesday at Camas High School.

September 7, 2022, 6:07am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Ask Carson Osmus about his 1,000-calorie homemade protein shake, and the Camas High School offensive lineman lists go-to ingredients for weight gain: protein powder, Greek yogurt, peanut butter and bananas. Read story

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020.

Camas School Board approves $140.8 million budget for 2022-23

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020.

September 6, 2022, 4:55pm Clark County News

The Camas School Board has approved the school district’s $140.8 million budget for the 2022-23 school year. Read story

Head Start supervising teacher Tamara Harris playfully cautions students to stay quiet at Evergreen High School on Friday morning. A lack of federal funding has put an even larger dent in the capacity of local Head Start child care and early learning facilities, particularly in Clark County.

Head Start in Clark County challenged by lack of federal funding

Head Start supervising teacher Tamara Harris playfully cautions students to stay quiet at Evergreen High School on Friday morning. A lack of federal funding has put an even larger dent in the capacity of local Head Start child care and early learning facilities, particularly in Clark County.

September 3, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

While Matt Sloan worked with a handful of children to improve their castle of wooden blocks, Yolanda Cano was needed at the door. Read story

Washougal High School (Samuel Wilson for the Columbian)

Washougal teachers contract in limbo; union says COLA is sticking point

Washougal High School (Samuel Wilson for the Columbian)

September 1, 2022, 12:00pm Clark County News

Washougal Association of Educators members began the 2022-23 school year without a contract after failing to reach an agreement with the Washougal School District by Tuesday’s first day of school. Read story

Woodland students split day between Spanish, English as district seeks to expand dual-language program

September 1, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

About half the students at an elementary school in Woodland are learning to speak both Spanish and English as part of a districtwide effort to make dual-language programs a mainstay of the learning experience. Read story

Union Ridge Elementary School second-grader Eylee Klug, 7, gets a warm welcome from teachers and staff as she arrives for the first day of school Wednesday morning. Wednesday was the first day of school for the Ridgefield School District, where a divide between district administration and the teachers union looms.

Ridgefield schools welcome students amid open bargaining

Union Ridge Elementary School second-grader Eylee Klug, 7, gets a warm welcome from teachers and staff as she arrives for the first day of school Wednesday morning. Wednesday was the first day of school for the Ridgefield School District, where a divide between district administration and the teachers union looms.

August 31, 2022, 2:36pm Clark County News

Flurries of excited students — some escorted by parents and some defiantly insisting they make an entrance on their own — descended upon Union Ridge Elementary School for their first day of school on Wednesday. Read story