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Bridges Program in Corvallis changes its ‘last resort’ narrative, gives students a second chance
The program is an alternative school in the Corvallis School District, for students in grades 6-12 who have experienced trauma or have severe behavioral challenges.

US Supreme Court’s opt-out for LGBTQ materials doesn’t cancel out Oregon’s new book ban law
The federal ruling requires a way for parents to opt out on religious grounds. Oregon’s new law includes a similar provision but in a different context.

‘The Evergreen’: OPB investigates decades-old allegations of abuse by St. Helens teacher
Former students at St. Helens High School say that in the 1980s, a teacher there groomed and sexually assaulted them.

Bond-powered construction season is underway at Oregon schools
School districts across the state are kicking off a slew of both big and small construction projects this summer, from roof replacements to information technology upgrades.

Oregon lawmakers didn’t approve school meals bills. Now federal nutrition cuts loom
Advocates worry about the effect on people who are hungry. State lawmakers say they didn’t have the money to do more.

‘At Work With’ a volunteer bike bus captain who makes the ride to school joyful and safe for Portland kids
Lauren McCune is one of the many parent volunteers who power Portland's "bike buses," which are convoys of school kids pedaling to school together.

Weather
Many Oregon schools still aren’t equipped to handle extreme temperatures
The average age of K-12 school buildings in Oregon is 56 years. Experts say most weren’t built with today’s environmental factors in mind, so it’s costly and complicated to fix it.

Oregon schools get some relief from rising retirement costs amid tough budget season
The change translates into $168 million in savings for districts across the state — money schools can now use for other needs.

Shrinking Oregon school budgets mean layoffs for graduation mentors in this East Portland district
Like many Oregon school districts, David Douglas officials have some tough choices to make this budget season. One of their decisions could jeopardize the district's high school graduation rate.

Oregon’s under-resourced school districts continue to struggle to pass bonds
School districts that can’t pass construction bonds have few other options to fund needed building repairs.