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Staffers at The Columbian have been honored for their work with nine awards for excellence in the annual five-state regional contest sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. ....
In Our View: Superintendent’s severance undermines trust The Columbian Share: Steve Webb’s abrupt departure as superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools has raised questions from the public. In failing to address those questions, the district has engaged in all-too-common opacity that violates the public trust and does long-term damage to the district. Webb and members of the school board agreed Feb. 11 to part ways. On Friday, following a public records request from The Columbian, it was revealed that he will be paid $455,000 split between two lump sums one next month and another in January. Webb’s salary was $272,081; his total compensation was worth $335,182. ....
In Our View: Safely reopening schools a difficult balancing act The Columbian Share: One of the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic has been the uniqueness of it all. With the virus being previously unknown, mitigation efforts have been created from scratch, amounting to little more than a best-guess scenario. Responses need to be adjusted as information increasingly becomes available. When schools closed for in-person learning a year ago, we didn’t know much about either the coronavirus or how well children could learn remotely. A year later, we know a lot more, and it’s evident that the dangers of failing in classes are more pressing than the danger of children contracting COVID-19. ....
Clark County families strive for a delicate balance Expert advises ‘make time for fun’ as stress of working, learning at home takes a toll Published: January 24, 2021, 6:00am Share: Photo Gallery Andrea Heldt remembers when she first heard that Washington’s schools would close to stem the spread of COVID-19. “I definitely felt OK at the beginning that we’re all in this together, we’ll sacrifice and try to make this work,” said Heldt, a Vancouver parent of two elementary school students. “The longer it’s been going on, it’s become apparent how I’m feeling this constant stress.” ....