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Wed, Mar 13 2013
What Motivates Bullying?
We'll talk to former bullies about what motivates domineering behavior, and how they overcame the urge to bully.
Tue, Feb 26 2013
Should It Be Harder To Opt Out Of Vaccines?
A new bill would require parents who choose to opt out of immunizating their children to prove they understand the risks.
Tue, Feb 5 2013
How To Deal With Bullying
Would you consider taking your kid out of school as a response to the trauma of bullying?
Fri, Jan 18 2013
Should Students Be Reading Less Fiction?
There's a movement in schools across the country to emphasize non-ficiton, or "informational texts," in students' education.
Wed, Dec 19 2012
What Can Schools Do To Prevent Shootings?
What security measures are schools taking to prevent shootings?
Tue, Dec 11 2012
What Is A School's Responsibility To Curb Bullying?
What responsibility do teachers and school administrators have to curb bullying among students?
Wed, Nov 28 2012
Race To The Top At The District Level
After Oregon and Washington both failed to net money from the Race to the Top contests, local districts hope to secure individual grants.
Fri, Nov 9 2012
Adjusting To Cuts At The Beaverton School District
Earlier this year, the Beaverton School Board approved a budget that eliminated 344 teaching positions — and sparked a series of other changes.
Mon, Oct 22 2012
Arts Tax Measure
Should Portlanders pay a $35 income tax to fund arts programs in schools and nonprofit arts organizations?
Mon, Oct 15 2012
Remembering Don McIntire
We remember the fierce anti-tax activist, Don McIntire, who died in his Gresham home last week. He was 74.
Fri, Sep 14 2012
News Roundtable
We'll review the top local and national news of the week.
Fri, Aug 24 2012
News Roundtable
We'll review the top local and national news of the week.
Tue, Aug 21 2012
Rebuilding Vernonia's School
The city of Vernonia has completely rebuilt its schools after a 2007 flood wreaked havoc on the district.
Tue, Jul 31 2012
Salem-Keizer Surplus
The Salem-Keizer School District has $66 million in surplus bond money.
Tue, Jul 24 2012
Oregon's No Child Left Behind Waiver
Oregon has been granted a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act. What does this mean for the coming school year?
Tue, Jun 26 2012
Proposed Portland Arts Tax
On Wednesday, the Portland City Council will vote on whether to refer a new citywide $35 income tax to the November ballot.
Tue, May 8 2012
Whooping Cough Hits the Northwest
Soon after being declared an epidemic in Washington, whooping cough is spreading in Oregon.
Mon, Apr 23 2012
School Cuts in Beaverton
A budget proposal in the Beaverton School District would eliminate 344 jobs as part of an effort to make up a $37 million shortfall.
Tue, Feb 28 2012
Choosing a School
Private school enrollment in Oregon is on the rise. At the same time, some public schools are opening up slots for transfers from other districts. How are parents making decisions about what school is right for their children?
Thu, Feb 2 2012
Chronic Absences in Oregon Schools
Researchers have taken a look into chronic absence in Oregon schools.
Thu, Nov 10 2011
School Funding
Voters in three Oregon school districts rejected school funding measures this week. What's next for students, teachers and administrators in these districts?
Wed, Oct 26 2011
Counter-Recruiters
Should "counter-recruiters" who are skeptical of the benefits of military service have the same access to highschool students as military recruiters?
Mon, Oct 3 2011
Handguns on University Campuses
An Oregon court has ruled universities cannot prohibit students from carrying concealed handguns on campus.
