Numerous district meal service programs to continue over winter break
From local school districts to nonprofit organizations, there are numerous options for families in need of food and meal support during the upcoming winter break. [...]
From bond to beautiful
The community of White River School District is a mostly rural one spread out near the base of Mt. Rainier. They passed a bond [...]
Clark County School Districts Agree to Move to In-Person Education for Kindergartners
In-person instruction for small groups of the county’s youngest learners is a safe, cautious approach; consistent with state health guidance The superintendents of nine Clark [...]
Daybreak principal pens children’s book on coping with COVID
The following press release was provided by Battle Ground Public Schools When schools closed their doors in March, Daybreak Primary School Assistant Principal Solina Journey [...]
State workgroup brings vital training options to teachers
When school districts across the state examined how they could improve distance learning for students, families and teachers entering the 2020-21 school year, overcoming challenges [...]
ESD 112 facilitates purchase of PPE for Washington schools
ESD 112 is helping schools across the state of Washington get the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need in advance of a return to in-person [...]
School and Health Department leaders collaborate on monitoring COVID activity and safe transitions to hybrid instruction
New, school-specific metrics are available on Clark and Cowlitz County Health Department Websites; Leaders agree to wait three weeks between learning model transitions. School Leaders [...]
Construction Services Group provides safe school reopening guidance
Most people spend around 90 percent of their lives in the built environment, i.e., some sort of building or structure. Unfortunately, current science suggests that [...]
Clark County school leaders’ recommendation to start school remotely consistent with new state school reopening metrics
New Department of Health metrics indicate Clark County is on the high end of the moderate COVID activity category and should begin the school year [...]
Cowlitz County School Districts Coordinate to Develop School Reopening Plans
School leaders in Cowlitz County anticipate release of 2020-21 school year plans the week of August 10 Cowlitz County school districts including Castle Rock, Kalama, [...]
Eight Clark County school districts recommend full remote/distance learning for back to school 2020
In back-to-school proposals to their respective boards, school leaders recommend starting school in the fall in an enhanced distance/remote learning model 2.0 to help prevent [...]
SW WA districts weigh options for reopening schools this fall
While a significant portion of our region has been adhering to public health recommendations designed to fight the spread of COVID-19 (frequent hand washing, physical [...]
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