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Parents and teachers urge St. Helens SD 502 board to restore off‑campus field trips and add classroom adults
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the Oct. 8 meeting asked the St. Helens SD 502 board to reverse restrictions on elementary off‑campus field trips, increase in‑class adult support and improve safety training and resources for staff.
During the Oct. 8 public comment period, parents and teachers told the St. Helens SD 502 board that limiting elementary off‑campus field trips and shortages of classroom support staff are harming student engagement and learning.
Britney Sanders, who identified herself as a McBride Elementary parent, told the board, "Field trips have a substantial benefit to students of all grade levels," and said field trips can be the only chance some disadvantaged children have to leave Columbia County and experience new learning. Sanders said the McBride…
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