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Hermiston Christian School sues Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, other officials for religious discrimination
Attorneys representing the school say coronavirus-related restrictions are a form of religious discrimination.
Oregon governor renews talk of reopening schools as COVID cases dip
COVID-19 numbers have come down from their record highs - but they're still way too high for schools to reopen.
Oregon prisons to end community college-led adult-education program
The head of Oregon's state prison agency said Friday the department would end the contracts to move its adult education programs "in-house."
Oregon Board of Education votes to stand with Black Lives Matter movement
The resolution acknowledges institutional racism and calls on school districts across Oregon to support Black students and families.
COVID, sex ed define Washington superintendent race
The coronavirus pandemic and a controversial sex ed mandate is casting a shadow over the race for Washington state education chief in the November election.
Western Oregon University announces most classes to remain online for winter term
As with fall term, only a small number of courses will be offered in-person.
Oregon schools report cards released with big data holes
Usually this time of year, we have mountains of data to comb through from Oregon schools. But 2020 isn't a usual year.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools extends online learning through Feb. 1
The school district says it is continuing to watch state and county coronavirus case metrics.
Oregon’s higher education officials say impacts on enrollment will be ‘significant and largely negative’
The effects on student enrollment of the coronavirus pandemic and historic wildfires that burned in the Northwest will not be clear or official for several more weeks.
Western Oregon University president announces retirement
WOU President Rex Fuller said Thursday that he will retire next September, following the end of his current contract.