Clark County Learn Here Heroes named

Identity Clark County said on June 1 that Clark County’s 2026 Learn Here Heroes had been named, recognizing educators and volunteers whose work supports student learning across the county. Clark County Today reported the announcement and said the honors are part of the Learn Here Project, a long-running effort tied to the county’s education and community development goals. The recognition covers teachers, librarians and community volunteers from schools and institutions across Clark County. The May 19 celebration for this year’s honorees was held at Vancouver Innovation Center, according to Clark County Today and Identity Clark County. ### Who is behind the Learn Here Heroes recognition? Identity Clark County coordinates the Learn Here Project, which it describes as a community effort to showcase the local education system and honor staff and volunteers who support students. The nonprofit business leadership group says the project is part of its broader “Land Here, Live Here, Learn Here” storytelling program. (clarkcountytoday.com) Clark County Today reported that the 2026 honorees were named under the “Learn Here Heroes” banner, while Identity Clark County’s own materials describe the annual recognition as honoring exceptional education staff members and volunteers from schools and institutions across Clark County. Identity Clark County said the project is supported by Windermere Northwest Living and the Port of Vancouver USA. (iccbusiness.org) ### How many people were honored this year? Identity Clark County said 24 staff members and volunteers were recognized in this year’s Learn Here Project honors. The organization said the awards are intended to thank people who “make a meaningful difference in local education.” About 140 community and education leaders attended the May 19 reception at Vancouver Innovation Center, Identity Clark County said. (clarkcountytoday.com) Chad Sessions of Windermere Northwest Living said in the organization’s release that “we are deeply grateful for those who consistently go above and beyond for our students and schools.” ### What kinds of people does the program recognize? (iccbusiness.org) Clark County Today said this year’s winners included teachers, librarians and community volunteers from across Clark County. Identity Clark County’s description of the program says it honors exemplary staff and volunteers working with area educational institutions. Past iterations of the program have recognized classroom teachers, school volunteers and other education workers in districts across southwest Washington, including Battle Ground and Vancouver public schools. (iccbusiness.org) Those earlier district announcements show the awards are typically presented to both school employees and community members who support students outside the classroom as well. ### Why does Identity Clark County say it runs this program? (clarkcountytoday.com) Identity Clark County said the Learn Here Project is meant to highlight the strength of the local educational system and the people working inside it. The group has said in multiple releases that education quality is one reason prospective residents and employers consider Clark County. The organization said the recognition is also meant to inspire others and help tell the county’s education story to people considering relocating or expanding in the region. (battlegroundps.org) That framing comes from Identity Clark County’s project descriptions and prior annual releases about the Learn Here honors. ### Where can readers find more about the honorees? Clark County Today published the June 1 report announcing that the Learn Here Heroes had been named, and Identity Clark County maintains a News & Press archive and initiative pages describing the Learn Here Project. (clarkcountytoday.com) The Clark County Today item included a photo caption stating that 2026 honorees gathered for a celebration reception on May 19 at Vancouver Innovation Center. (iccbusiness.org) Identity Clark County’s website continues to post annual Learn Here releases, including the May 20, 2025 item detailing the previous year’s honorees and event sponsors. Readers looking for the 2026 class can follow the organization’s press pages and Clark County Today’s people coverage for additional names and profiles as they are posted. (iccbusiness.org) (clarkcountytoday.com)