As parents finish a school year and vaguely think about the Fall we thought it might be helpful to pull some information together about cost of public vs private schools. What follows is the most current data varying from 2021 up through 2023. For the 2023 school year, there are 39 private schools serving 5,466 students in Clark County, WA (there are 145 public schools, serving 75,243 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Clark County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%). As we closed out the 2022/23 school year the private school tuition costs were about $9,585. Public school cost numbers may vary depending on the source. The State of … [Read more...]
Resources for Moms and Dads Who Are Navigating Common Child-Rearing Conundrums
For those of you who are looking for resources to help you deal with various challenges and dilemma's of raising and educating your children take a look at this article from a guest writer. You can reach out to her at: Kristin Louis www.Parentingwithkris.com Every child is different, but many of the issues we face as moms and dads are common. However, that doesn’t mean they are easy! When those issues pop up, it’s not unusual to feel like a deer in headlights. To help you continue navigating along in your parenting journey, Southwest Washington Education has pooled some terrific resources for those all-too-common conundrums. How to Keep Them Learning We want our kids to be … [Read more...]