Education

Oregon’s near-worst-in-nation education outcomes prompt a reckoning on school spending

Late last month, when newly released national test scores showed Oregon elementary and middle school students ranked near…

Education

North Medford High gym collapses under heavy snow

The North Medford High School gymnasium roof collapsed Tuesday morning amid a cloud of dust and loud cracking…

Bend

Meet the three finalists up for the job of COCC’s next president

Central Oregon Community College is gaining a new president this year, as President Laurie Chesley has announced her…

Education

COCC seeking art for Madras campus expansion

Central Oregon Community College is seeking proposals for a commissioned outdoor sculpture to become part of the Madras…

Bend

Amid immigration concerns, Central Oregon schools and colleges reassure families

Worry has been swirling around the country about the ongoing and future U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns.…

Bend

This week’s meetings for Bend, Redmond and Deschutes County

This week’s public meetings in Central Oregon: Monday, Feb 10 Bend Planning Commission: 5:30 p.m.; City Hall, Council Chambers,…

Education

Two years on, Crook County school leadership struggles linger

An acting superintendent is set to become interim superintendent in Crook County Schools — for the second time…

Education

Amid push for more money for summer school, report shows inconsistent evidence of its 2024 impact on student learning

After years of see-sawing funding for summer school in Oregon — $150 million in 2022, then zilch the…

Bend

Educator shortage continues to hit regional provider HDESD

The High Desert Educational Service District, which provides regional services to children and students, continues to be faced…

Bend

OSU-Cascades to host golf swing efficiency talk March 19

Oregon State University-Cascades will host a discussion on body movement and the efficiency of a golfer’s swing 5…

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