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"Invasives vs Natives" is an interactive way that outdoor school organizers teach students about the local ecosystem.
"Invasives vs Natives" is an interactive way that outdoor school organizers teach students about the local ecosystem.

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Carol Ann Hayden Berg

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July 31, 1922 ~ July 20, 2021 Ruth Hansen, 98, was born July 31, 1922, and passed away July 20, 2021, in Woodland, WA. She grew up in Brush,…

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A man holds a sign during a rally held Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the Washougal School District's administration office. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

WSD officials: Critical Race Theory not part of proposed policy

On May 10, Washougal School Board member Jim Cooper watched a livestream of the Camas School Board’s meeting, during which several parents discussed their concerns about critical race theory (CRT), an academic movement that examines social, cultural and legal issues as they relate to race and racism.

June 10, 2014
"Invasives vs Natives" is an interactive way that outdoor school organizers teach students about the local ecosystem.

A connection to conservation

Determining whether a middle schooler appreciates something can pose a challenge for adults at times. However, local outdoor school organizers are convinced that the program makes a big impact with the students, even if they don't display it outwardly. "You may not see it now, but we're hoping that in the future, they can draw from this experience and the memories," said Maegan Jossy, outreach coordinator for the Friends of the Columbia Gorge. "There's something special about this experience, something you can't get in a classroom."