North Clark County Indivisible, a community-based civic group, has announced the creation of an education committee aimed at helping residents better understand Washington’s school funding systems. The committee’s stated goal is to equip citizens with the knowledge needed to engage effectively in efforts to strengthen local public schools.

According to a report by The Columbian, the group’s new initiative will seek to clarify how state and local revenues are distributed to districts, how levies affect school budgets, and what policy frameworks shape education funding across the region. The group has not released specifics on upcoming meetings or events but indicated the committee’s work would focus on public awareness and civic engagement.

While North Clark County Indivisible is based outside of Cowlitz County, its focus on school funding has potential implications for neighboring districts — including those in the Longview and Kelso areas — where voters routinely weigh levy renewals and where funding mechanisms often mirror Clark County’s. Better public understanding of these systems may encourage more informed participation in local education policy discussions throughout Southwest Washington.

For more information, see The Columbian’s original coverage.