What Comes Next? Options after High School for Students with Disabilities
Anna Houston, described by her mother as a compassionate big sister, struggled through most of her school years. Anna is on the Autism spectrum, and high school proved to be a particularly difficult time. The combination of increased homework expectations
Get Your Kiddo Kindergarten Ready This Summer
“Darn allergies!” a father mumbled sheepishly to the teacher. He wiped his tears after dropping his daughter off for her first day of kindergarten. Few milestones in a child’s life are so full of excitement, anticipation, emotion, and anxiety for
Education Guide 2018
Welcome to your brief tour of Clark County educational options, where your community and your child’s educational needs intersect. You’ll find a sampling of private schools from Battle Ground to downtown Vancouver and beyond, as well as contact and location
Running Start: Right for Your Teen?
For teens, the final two years of high school are fraught with questions about future education, career plans, and launching into adult life. For parents of these teens, these same years require a delicate balance of support and encouragement tempered
Homework Headquarters: 6 Smart Study Stations That Spell School Year Success
Homework may not be your child’s favorite part of the school year, but it’s no secret that completing those after-school assignments can lead to academic success. Help the students in your household develop good study habits and tackle their homework
10 Ways To Build Better Student-Teacher Relationships
Teacher-student cooperation is an important alliance that starts at home and affects a child’s entire academic career. Having positive relationships with teachers throughout twelve years of school can make the difference between a child who adores school and all it
HeLa High Holds Doors Open Wide to Careers in Medicine
For Vancouver students looking to seriously explore career possibilities in a health profession, an incredibly rare and precious opportunity awaits. Evergreen Public Schools’ Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, also known as HeLa High, combines rigorous math and science
Dear Teacher
"Dear Teacher” is a monthly education column written by experienced educators and parents. Ways to Improve Poor Listening Skills Question: The teacher says that my daughter in third grade has poor listening skills. However, she had no suggestions when I asked for