Southwest Washington teachers concerned over in-person, hybrid learning
Teachers we spoke with said they don t feel safe going back to in-person learning at this time. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 7:31 PM PST January 12, 2021
VANCOUVER, Wash. Right now school districts in Washington are moving toward getting more kids back for in-person learning, many through a hybrid model.
In mid-December, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a phased-in approach to in-person learning and it’s already in progress in many districts, starting with elementary school kids.
But some teachers in Southwest Washington say they’re not comfortable with it.
“So many educators and families of students are concerned about Governor Inslee s recent change to the state guidance, to a rush a reopening of public schools in Washington State,” said Adam Aguilera, who teaches middle school language arts in the Evergreen Public School District.
From Congo to Camas to college
Nine years after adoption, standout athlete looks back on his journey as he prepares for life’s next chapter
Published: December 20, 2020, 6:05am
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5 Photos Camas’ Jacques Badolato-Birdsell celebrates his team’s win over Bothell in the Class 4A state championship game on Dec. 7, 2019, in Tacoma. (The Columbian files) Photo Gallery
CAMAS This is how many know Jacques Badolato-Birdsell: a Camas High School standout in football, wrestling and track and field who set two single-season school records in 2019 playing running back in the Papermakers’ undefeated football season.
Who can forget the last football game he played? Last December’s Class 4A state championship win over Bothell rushing for 207 yards and scoring three touchdowns still brings a smile to his face in a memory-filled season.
Clark County adds 205 new COVID-19 cases, one new death on Friday
Hospitalizations decline from Thursday surge; new cases averaged 144 per day this week
Published: December 18, 2020, 1:32pm
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Clark County reported 205 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Friday as hospitalizations declined from a Thursday spike.
Clark County Public Health reported the new fatality was a man age 80 or older with underlying health conditions. His death was the eighth confirmed or suspected death from COVID-19 since Dec. 11. In the eight days preceding Dec. 11, there were 15 deaths.
To date, Clark County has recorded 135 total COVID-19 deaths, with 124 confirmed and 11 listed as suspected, according to Public Health data.