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Reynolds School District to cancel elementary, middle school for next 2 Fridays
The district cited staff shortages. Classes for high school students will continue.
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In Portland middle schools, students are missing out on learning as teachers call for more support
Students, parents and teachers are calling on administrators in Portland Public Schools to better support middle schools.
Tweak to funding formula increases estimated state money for some Oregon universities, decreases for others
The Oregon Institute of Technology says it will lower its tuition increase due to estimated additional funding from the state.

Bond projects, levy renewals on the ballot for 15 Oregon school districts, community colleges
Oregonians are voting on bonds to modernize and make air quality improvements for schools and community colleges.
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Interior Department leaders decry traumatic legacy of federal boarding schools for Native American children
It's the most thorough, and most honest, recounting of the use of Indian boarding schools by the federal agency that ran the program.

Accusations of ‘grooming’ are latest political attack in US — with homophobic origins
Old accusations of LGBTQ people "grooming" and "recruiting" children have gained new traction. When have we heard this before? What counternarrative are activists using to win over public opinion?

East Oregon high school wins first-ever trip to state band championships
The Elgin High School band is competing for the first time ever in the state band and orchestra championships.
Oregon School Activities Association confronts racist incidents at high school sporting events, says ‘education’ will be focus
Clatskanie and Molalla high schools are on probation after allegations of racist behavior at basketball games.
Multnomah County’s universal preschool initiative not universal — yet
Multnomah County's preschool for all initiative has had a little over 800 applications so far for 677 spots.

Gubernatorial campaigns shine a light on Oregon classrooms, graduation rate
Education and schools have been widely discussed as a problem to be solved in Oregon, and the solutions candidates are offering vary.