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Medford School Board votes to close online academy; Supt. Champion says he is ‘heartbroken to leave’

Medford School Board members held their final meeting of the school year on Thursday, approving the district’s 2025-26…

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Medford School Board agenda includes budget approval, Medford Online Academy K-8’s proposed closure

The Thursday meeting agenda calls for final approval of the district’s 2025-27 budget and an agenda item calling…

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SOU President Bailey tasked with outlining $5M in budget cuts by July 31

The number is an increase from initial estimated need for $3.2 million in reduced spending

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U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other…

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Oregon senators agree to cut $45 million in funding for early childhood programs

State-funded preschool programs would lose millions under an early childhood education budget given a “reluctant yes” vote by…

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Oregon Gov. Kotek surprises SOU grads at 99th commencement ceremony

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek surprised Southern Oregon University graduates on a sunny Saturday morning at the school’s 99th…

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SOU President Bailey says $3.3M deficit could lead to dozens of full-time position cuts

An estimated 5% of Southern Oregon University’s workforce — or the equivalent of up to 35 full-time positions…

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Summer meals available for Oregon youths across nearly 700 sites; find your location

Oregon youth ages 1 to 18 can receive free summer meals at schools, libraries, parks and community centers…

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Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk

Senate Bill 1098 would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books on the basis of being by, or…

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Spicer appointed to Medford School Board seat vacated by Atkinson

Medford School Board members on Thursday filled a vacant board seat and reviewed ongoing concerns about potential funding…

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