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Making math more accessible leads to national honor for this Lake Oswego educator
Selected from hundreds of nominees, these teachers are meant to represent the best of what’s happening in local schools, all at a time when reading and math achievement remains a top priority.

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How the Senate reconciliation bill could impact Oregon college students
Oregon’s graduate students and student loan borrowers have the most to lose in the Senate’s version of the federal reconciliation bill.

Class Of 2025: Follow Students From 1st Grade To Graduation
OPB’s Class of 2025 reaches milestone: 20 students graduate from 11 Oregon high schools
OPB has followed a group of students since they were in kindergarten. This spring, most of them graduated from high school.
Education
Lawmakers approve record $11.4 billion for Oregon schools
Oregon is increasing spending to keep up with the rising cost of running public schools. But some say the costs of increasing student needs require even more funding.

Education
How a small moment changed a student’s relationship to school, set them on a career path they’re still following a decade later
Kal Sibbel can pinpoint the exact moment his life changed course.

For these Class of 2025 students, graduation will come later — or not at all
A few students in OPB’s Class of 2025 are taking different paths to adulthood — paths that may not include a high school diploma.

Education
Oregon education accountability bill passes Senate. What’s next?
Here’s what you need to know about Senate Bill 141, which is meant to hold the state and schools more accountable for student outcomes.

Science
Warrenton students set to make waves in world robotics championship
The team clinched first place at the annual Oregon Marine Advanced Technology Education Remotely Operated Vehicle competition in Newport earlier this month and has qualified to compete in the World Championship next month.

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US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
A cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and obtained by The Associated Press says the State Department plans to issue guidance on expanded social media vetting.

Federal judge orders visas restored for Oregon students who sued Trump administration
U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane wrote Friday that immigration authorities had never explained their justification for revoking the two students’ visas.