Coverage of K-12 schools, teaching, learning, education policy, and academic institutions
A Battle Ground Public Schools teacher has been reinstated after a union‑backed review found the allegations behind her dismissal were unfounded, according to reporting by KOIN.
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Castle Rock Elementary and the Castle Rock Early Childhood Center briefly entered secure status on February 24 after staff reported concerns about an unauthorized pickup attempt. The district says the situation was resolved without incident within about 30 minutes.
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Eight students from Atomi University in Japan visited Longview last week as part of an educational and cultural exchange with Lower Columbia College, according to a City of Longview press release.
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A custodian at Vancouver’s Image Elementary School has been arrested on allegations of possessing child sexual abuse materials. Investigators report no connection to school activities, but the case raises regional concerns about staff vetting and student safety.
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The Longview Public Library is offering free Book Worm activity kits—with reading materials and a $10 savings‑account coupon—for children 16 and under who sign up for a new library card.
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Federal officials have opened a Title VI civil rights investigation into Portland Public Schools’ Center for Black Student Excellence. The findings could have implications for equity-focused programs in Southwest Washington.
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Camas School District plans to break ground in May on an all-weather dome covering Camas High School’s tennis courts, aiming to create year-round access for student-athletes and the community.
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A 14-year-old Vancouver student served as a page in the Washington State House, sponsored by Rep. John Ley. The statewide civics program offers students firsthand exposure to legislative work.
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Ridgefield School District confirmed it accidentally released unredacted student records in a public records response, calling the incident a “good faith error.”
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Kelso School District says it did not organize a student walkout reportedly planned in protest of immigration enforcement, clarifying that any such action would be student-led and unsanctioned.
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