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Oregon mother advocates for federal bill that aims to protect kids from online dangers
A federal bill known as the Kids Online Safety Act would put more responsibility on social media companies to design their platforms to better protect children from online harms.

Cannabis
Addiction experts raise alarm about cannabis use among Oregon’s youth
High-potency cannabis use among Oregon’s adolescents is putting them at risk of psychosis and other mental health problems, according to mental health and addiction experts who want the state to adopt policies that will curb underage use.

Politics
Oregon lawmakers make it explicit: No garbage bags for kids in foster care
A bill moved out of the Oregon state Senate and onto the House for final approval.

Politics
Oregon lawmakers consider sending kids in foster care out of state, again. Only this time, with less transparency
Oregon lawmakers are considering sending kids in foster care out of state, again. Only this time, with less transparency

Education
Woodburn School Board narrowly approves ‘Safe and Welcoming Schools’ resolution at tense board meeting
The board rejected the resolution originally late last month and decided to revisit it in March. The vote was met with strong pushback from staff, families and students.

Culture
New group supports Oregon grandparents raising their grandchildren
Millions of grandparents across the country are being pushed into parenthood again. A new peer support group in Salem helps them through it.

Think Out Loud
Kids Unlimited founder and former student reflect on more than 25 years of serving children in need
Kids Unlimited began with one after school program in 1998. It now serves nearly every public school in Medford and runs its own charter school for underserved communities.
Think Out Loud
Portland Head Start nonprofit sues federal agency after being found ‘deficient’
Albina Head Start is suing the federal agency that administers the Head Start program for low-income infants and children.

Oregon summer camp gives youth space to grieve while letting them be kids
The Courageous Kids program offers children the semblance of a carefree camp experience even while they’re working through grief.

Education
What’s so awesome about Salem’s annual fun run?
Ask almost anyone from around Salem about Awesome 3000, and they’ve likely either participated, volunteered, or supported someone who did. This year, more than 2,000 kids took part.