The four members of Evergreen Public Schools’ district bargaining team received a combined $31,100 in supplemental pay for their work in the final stretch of…
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Overworked and under-recognized: Clark County schools struggle to hire and retain paraeducators
Today’s classroom has a new linchpin: paraeducators. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Washington Lawmakers, Gov. Inslee aim to help paraeducators
Representatives from Vancouver Public Schools met with Gov. Jay Inslee in early February to showcase Ogden Elementary School’s paraeducators and special education services. Read more… …
Tooth Fairy gives Sarah J. Anderson Elementary students a reason to smile
When kids lose a tooth, they leave it under their pillow and hope the Tooth Fairy pays them a visit during the night. Or at…
Facing nearly $20 million budget deficit, Evergreen Public Schools may cut 140 positions
Evergreen Public Schools leaders are proposing cutting 140 positions across the district to meet nearly $20 million in budget reductions for the 2024-2025 school year.…
Washougal schools superintendent Mary Templeton takes $21,000 paycut to help trim budget shortfall
The leader of the Washougal School District has volunteered to reduce her compensation by almost $21,000 as part of efforts to address a $3 million…
Battle Ground Public Schools proposes new capital levy on Feb. 13 special election ballot
Battle Ground Public Schools is proposing a new capital levy on the upcoming Feb. 13 special election ballot. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark College, Washington State University Vancouver aim to simplify transfer process
A new program promises to ease Clark College students’ transfer to Washington State University Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County school districts add makeup days due to icy weather
A drawn-out week of on-and-off snow and ice has kept Southwest Washington at a standstill, but most kids probably wouldn’t complain too much: They haven’t…
WSU student employees union threatens to strike next week
The union representing academic student employees across the Washington State University system announced Friday afternoon it is prepared to go on strike starting Wednesday if…