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Congressional leaders from Oregon, California lead federal effort to curb teen fentanyl deaths through education
Lawmakers said the Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools Act would replicate local education programs such as Beaverton School District’s Fake and Fatal campaign.

Portland Public Schools fires teacher Bryan Chu after months of contention
The school board dismissed Chu on grounds of insubordination and neglect of duty, both of which Chu and his supporters rejected.
Oregon libraries report record number of books challenged in past year
A new report from the state library’s Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse shows that from July 2022 to June 2023 more book titles were challenged in Oregon than in any other year since tracking began in the 1980s.

Portland Public Schools gives high schoolers drug-deactivating bags to take home
The bags can dispose of expired medication and illicit substances. If nothing else, the district hopes they spark family conversations about preventing drug abuse.
The Class of 2025 starts junior year
More than a decade ago, Oregon leaders established a goal that starting with the Class of 2025, 100% of students would complete high school successfully. Students in that class just started 11th grade.

Oregon’s goal for the Class of 2025 is approaching. So what’s a graduation rate anyway?
Graduation rates are a critical metric for measuring high school success, but one number doesn't always tell the whole story.

After more than 10 years, the Class of 2025 starts final climb to graduation
Since 2012, OPB has been on a journey — following the education of a group of students that all started at the same southeast Portland elementary school. They are the Class of 2025.

Western Oregon University to offer new certificates in American Sign Language
WOU's new certificates are intended to give professionals the skills to better serve the deaf and hard of hearing communities throughout the state
Police arrest Bend teen for alleged bomb threat at Summit High School
The 17-year-old student allegedly threatened to detonate a bomb on the campus and made reference to the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Evergreen students to return as teachers and district reach contract agreement
Members of the Evergreen Education Association voted Monday morning to approve a new collective bargaining agreement with the district.