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Kotek’s ban on student cell phone use will change some local policies

Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order July 2 requiring K-12 public school districts to create policies prohibiting…

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Child advocate organization to start Redmond training

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Oregon — known as CASA — is starting an accelerated volunteer training…

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Bend teen with diabetes to advocate for medical research in D.C.

A Bend teenager who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 6 is going to Washington, D.C.…

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Despite funding boost, Central Oregon schools brace for more cuts

An 11% increase to the state education budget won’t offset rising costs or the end of pandemic relief funds…

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Bend park and rec camp mixes healthy eating with cooking fun

The Bend Park & Recreation District is running a multi-session cooking camp this summer that combines learning to…

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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon schools to prohibit students from using cell phones

By the middle of the upcoming school year, Oregon students will not be allowed to use their cell…

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On a mission for Oregon students, college president runs 1,500 miles

Clackamas Community College President Tim Cook is on a mission to run to all 17 Oregon community colleges…

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U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other…

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Parents oppose cuts to services for disabled children in Central Oregon

A group of parents, caregivers and teachers of special needs children asked the High Desert Education Service District…

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Oregon senators agree to cut $45 million in funding for early childhood programs

State-funded preschool programs would lose millions under an early childhood education budget given a “reluctant yes” vote by…

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