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Portland teacher negotiations inching closer to conclusion
Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have indicated they are closer to a deal, but it’s still not clear if students will go back to campuses Monday.

Schools improve protection against online attacks, but many are vulnerable to ransomware gangs
Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks.

Portland teachers strike continues Monday, gives new meaning to ‘No School November’
Portland teachers and administrators continue negotiations in search of an elusive contract settlement.

New polling data commissioned by Oregon teachers shows public support behind strikes
As Portland teachers prepare to strike on Nov. 1, tensions are rising in other districts across the state. Here’s how a sample of state residents feel about teacher strikes and issues facing K-12 schools.

Beaverton city and school district leaders confront tensions over police officers in schools
Next week, the Beaverton City Council is set to vote on a contract between the city and the school district to have police in school.
Dozens of Oregon school districts likely undercounting homeless students
Homeless students can get assistance from their schools, but unless they’re identified, they get none.
School resource officer incident, nearby shooting have Reynolds High community concerned about safety
Reynolds High School students and parents shared concerns about safety with the school board Wednesday night, following two recent incidents.

School starts in Newberg amid divided community, exacerbated problems
Last week, a judge ruled the Newberg School District’s ban on political symbols was unconstitutional. But the ban — and school board actions that followed — changed the district.

Why schools are struggling to fill positions, from educational assistants to custodians to coaches
Schools run on people — teachers and principals, but also bus drivers, custodians, educational assistants and front office workers. And schools are heading into the new year facing shortages among classified, or nonteaching, staff.
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Oregon administrators worry families could be caught off guard by end of free meals for all students
Many Oregon students may no longer have access to free meals, as they did during the COVID-19 pandemic.