When forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and teachers everywhere had to get creative in order to teach their students. What came out of this necessity was a new understanding of all the different ways in which students can be taught, and all the different ways students learn. While many students can thrive and do well in a traditional schooling environment, others may need or desire a different approach. For District 21 (D21) in The Dalles, this is where Innovations Academy comes in.
Spring registration at Columbia Gorge Community College started Feb. 24, and classes begin March 30. CGCC offers college prep courses, preparation for the GED, and financial advising. For information, call 541-506-6011, option 2, or go to www.cgcc.edu.
‘Community Rummage Day’ Feb. 10; HRCSD seeking substitute classified staff; Little Feet Valentine’s Auction is Saturday; Second Saturday at WAAAM
Gleaming rays of evening light illuminate the cafeteria of Hood River Middle School, providing an appropriate reflection of the uplifted mood shared by the 65 or so adults gathered inside.
It is no wonder that local educators have been exploring ways to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking families; close to 30 percent of the population of Hood River County is of Hispanic origin according to the 2010 U.S. Census. In addition, over 28 percent of county residents speak a language other than English in the home.
