Schools

The resolution acknowledges institutional racism and calls on school districts across Oregon to support Black students and families.

Usually this time of year, we have mountains of data to comb through from Oregon schools. But 2020 isn't a usual year.

Some school districts, as well as colleges and universities, throughout Oregon are closing and canceling in-person and online classes due to wildfires causing evacuations and hazardous air quality and driving conditions.

The income range from million-dollar homes in Bend to rural poverty in parts of La Pine makes equitable distance learning a challenge for the Oregon largest school district east of the Cascades.

By filling pivotal new roles with familiar faces, the Vancouver School District is drawing concern from some parents and teachers about its willingness to learn from recent failures.

The Oregon Department of Education has announced new health metrics that make it easier for rural schools to reopen. But districts are still trying to figure out what these benchmarks mean.

Clark County, Washington, confirmed 16 cases of measles and three more suspected cases on Wednesday.

What does it take for forests to recover from wildfire? Should school lunches be free? Also, we hear from members of Oregon's community of Rohingya Muslim immigrants and refugees.

We discuss some of the biggest stories of the week, then we catch up with Portland-raised comedian Matt Braunger.

Two Portland-area principals say the incidents on their campuses require thoughtful responses that both ensure safety of students and avoid giving too much attention to racist and homophobic threats.