Students

A 14-year-old Portland student was recently named as one of 10 finalists in a national science competition for middle school students. We'll hear about her competition entry, which aims to address the environmental toll of fast fashion.

Oregon’s student loan ombudsman talks recent changes to federal policy

The Lomakatsi Youth Ecological Forestry Training and Employment Program gives high school students hands-on experience in ecological restoration. Despite federal funding challenges, the program has thrived this year.

The Trump administration rescinded a 2021 guidance for enforcement action at the start of this year. The guidance limited federal immigration operations near certain protected areas, including colleges and universities.

A federal grant that helps student parents pay for child care is on the chopping block. The grant’s elimination would make it even harder for the one in five Oregon undergraduate students who are parents to obtain a degree.

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.

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

OPB has followed a group of students since they were in kindergarten. This spring, most of them graduated from high school.

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.

Kal Sibbel can pinpoint the exact moment his life changed course.