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Wenatchee School Board closes elementary school, cuts 63 staff positions
(The Center Square) – Wenatchee School District is closing the doors to Columbia Elementary following a unanimous School Board decision on Tuesday to "ensure the long-term sustainability" of the district. Enrollment has been declining throughout the district since 2015, with around 916 students having left since then. That loss of students is paired with a loss of funding, as the state sees the two factors as intertwined, according to WSD's website. ...
Record-Breaking Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students for 2023-24 Academic Year
The Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) Foundation awarded over $714,000 in scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year, a new record that exceeds last year's total by $50,000. These scholarships benefited 288 students, with an average award of $2,400 each. The funds are crucial in supporting students' educational goals at WVC.
Boosting Literacy Locally: How Fruitvale's Walk to Learn Program is Making a Difference at Columbia Elementary
The Walk to Learn program at Fruitvale School District, initiated at Columbia Elementary, aims to improve literacy rates. This response to low literacy levels both locally and nationally involves about 60 percent of students who are not reading at the expected grade level. The program offers tailored, systematic instruction to address the varied needs of students.
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