MEDFORD, Ore. — Concerned parents are speaking up, following reported disruptions in their children’s kindergarten classroom. They say the Medford School District isn’t doing enough to help the kids at Wilson Elementary get into the programs they need to succeed. ...
Jackson County, Ore.- A grade school level reading book is causing controversy across the state. The book is a part of next school year’s “Oregon’s Battle of Books” program. The program is meant to inspire kids to read while helping ...
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown is praising legislation authorizing additional financial aid for Oregon National Guard soldiers and airmen seeking degrees. Oregon House Bill 4035 lays out requirements to qualify Oregon National Guard members to receive state-funded assistance ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An Oregon senator is joining the call to end America’s “student debt crisis.” Democrat Senator Jeff Merkley announced he’s supporting the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that promises to reverse the growth of student debt. According to Merkley’s ...
Jackson County, Ore.- Two southern Oregon schools are receiving grants from the Trail Blazers Foundation and Wells Fargo. The organizations recently handed out a combined $110,000 in grants to 24 schools throughout Oregon to help support academics, art programs and ...
Medford, Ore.– The Oregon Department of Education is implementing new legislation that gives school districts the option to fingerprint school volunteers. The House passed a bill last year that allows schools to electronically fingerprint incoming volunteers who would have direct, ...
Medford, Ore.- Logos Public Charter School is upgrading campus security measures to better protect its students and staff. The school says safety is its number one goal, which is why they decided to make improvements after an evaluation last fall. ...
Grants Pass, Ore. — Grants Pass School District 7 said a student found a small container with a white substance in it Monday morning. The student brought it to the school resource officer who tested the vial of substance. The officer ...
Ashland, Ore. — The Ashland School District is considering putting a bond on the November ballot. Beginning this week, they’re asking for the community’s opinion on what the money should be spent on. According to the School District, the goal ...
Medford, Ore.- The Medford School Board voted to move forward with putting a bond measure on the May ballot. The project is estimated to be $25 million and would go towards constructing two facilities for career and technical education programs ...