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Furloughed Educators, School Employees Across Oregon Not Receiving Promised Pay
School employees still haven't received the weekly $600 and unemployment benefits included in Oregon's Work Share program.

Q&A: What To Expect As Oregon Starts To Reopen
The majority of Oregon’s population still lives under a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. But residents of 31 mostly rural counties will see restrictions begin to ease on Friday. Here's what you need to know.

1st Case Of Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Identified In Oregon
The syndrome can cause life-threatening inflammation in critical organs and appears to be connected to the coronavirus. Oregon's first identified case is a 14-year-old girl in Portland.

Oregon’s Already Fragile Childcare System Faces Uncertain Future
In Oregon, 1,700 of the state’s roughly 4,000 licensed child care centers are shut, with preschool teachers and daycare staff losing their jobs.

Eugene Providing Free Child Care For Essential Workers
In Eugene, the city has joined with Lane County, local school districts and the Eugene Family YMCA to provide a free child care program for essential workers.

Oregon Schools Navigate Serving English Learners In A Distance Learning World
Distance learning is underway for students around the country. But for students from other countries or learning English as a second language, there can be barriers to learning from home and getting connected to school.

Are You Still Your Child’s Teacher? Here Are More Resources To Help You Through.
The state of Oregon has released guidance for "distance learning," and school districts are working on plans. Here's help for parents in the meantime.

With Oregon Schools Likely Closed For The Year, Officials Shift To 'Distance Learning For All'
As the coronavirus pandemic rolls through the state, it’s looking less likely that Oregon public schools will resume April 28 as planned. That leaves state education officials shifting beyond what they’ve been calling “supplemental learning."

Child Abuse Reports Drop 70% In 1 Month, Leaving Oregon Officials Concerned
With K-12 schools closed statewide, children have fewer eyes watching out for them, said Jake Sunderland of Oregon's Department of Human Services.

Portland Public Schools Starts Coronavirus Relief Fund For Families
Portland Public Schools has started a coronavirus relief fund to help families in need.