Education

All the buzz: Aviation courses in Medford schools give students headstart on career pathways

What might have seemed like some upperclassmen goofing off during the final weeks of school, a drone buzzing…

Education

‘She’s always been pretty legit’: Eagle Point senior caps high school Ag career with top honor

A big fan of all things livestock and farming as far back as she can remember, Eagle Point…

Education

Medford School Board will interview 3 finalist candidates, fill vacated board seat Thursday

Interviews of three candidates for a vacant Medford School District board seat and a 2025-26 budget process update…

Education

Dozens of schools, districts pass up summer learning money, citing tight timeline

Gov. Tina Kotek recently hailed the signing of a bill that set aside $35 million for summer learning…

Education

ACLU, Decoding Dyslexia join calls for Oregon literacy grants to target highest needs schools

Literacy and civil rights advocates are calling on legislators to send more money to 42 chronically struggling schools…

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More flashing speed-warning signs are coming to Medford school zones

More flashing speed signs are planned for Medford streets to warn motorists to slow down as they enter…

Education

SOU and faculty union agree to postpone contract negotiations for 18 months

Professors vote to accept 2% COLA and extend contract to 2027 Due to fiscal uncertainties at the state…

Education

‘A whole lot of nostalgia:’ Class of 2025 revisits former schools with Grad Walk tradition

Medford seniors stream onto middle, elementary school campuses to loud cheers, hugs and high fives from students and…

Education

Medford School Board tweaks process for filling vacant seat; eight apply to replace Atkinson

Williams says board is missing an opportunity to commit to ‘inclusion and collaboration’; discussion also raised on revoking…

Education

Bellview Elementary fifth grader takes second place in statewide ‘If I Were Mayor…’ contest

Nadia McGrady proposed ideas such as a ‘screen-free week’ and a citywide talent show If Bellview Elementary fifth-grader…

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