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Redmond teacher on probation after accused of spanking a special-needs child

A special education teacher who taught at Elton Gregory Middle School in Redmond was reprimanded and put on…

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Bend-La Pine Schools feeds thousands with local food made from scratch

The air smelled like cinnamon rolls. Bags of sweet and sour sauce lay in a cold water bath.…

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Bend superintendent backs Oregon education leader on DEI

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steve Cook joined nine other superintendents to support the state’s declaration that its education…

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New summer camp pairs leadership skills with the outdoors

An outdoor-oriented summer day camp is gearing up for its second year of offering Central Oregon children a…

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Central Oregon schools earn counseling certifications

Five Central Oregon school counseling teams have earned the Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program certification from…

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Crook County future chefs succeed at state competition

For the second time in three years, Crook County High School’s culinary team won the state title for…

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COCC to celebrate 75th anniversary in May

Central Oregon Community College will host an event to celebrate the college’s 75th anniversary 4 p.m. to 7…

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COCC to host annual math contest

Central Oregon Community College is hosting high school mathematicians from around the region for its annual High School…

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Weekend food program is a lifeline for rural Crook County families

Vanessa Nolen, Family Access Network advocate, stepped up to put together weekend bags of food for students and…

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COCC Madras campus expansion loses federal funding

Central Oregon Community College has lost an anticipated $3 million for its Madras campus expansion project. The 24,000-square-foot…

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