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Gov. Tina Kotek says she may ban cellphones in Oregon schools

If Oregon is to become the 22nd state in the country to have a statewide policy banning the…

Local News

Nearly a quarter of Washington Elementary students will be forced to leave after current school year

District transfers won’t be honored in the fall, and teachers and parents say vulnerable families will be affected;…

Education

More Oregon parents are asking for vaccine exemptions for their kids, data show

Data shows three years of declining vaccine rates among Oregon kindergarteners Nearly one in 10 Oregon kindergartners aren’t…

Local News

Medford School Board handling of Atkinson vacancy prompts criticism from special election candidates

The recent resignation of Medford School Board member Michelle Atkinson prompted a lively discussion during a forum held…

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Engineer’s report: North Medford High School gym roof collapsed primarily due to ‘beam failure’

Medford School District officials Thursday night released the results of a structural evaluation of the collapsed North Medford…

Local News

Phoenix High School junior wins Oregon’s Congressional Art Competition

She does it for the love of art.

Education

Medford School Board work session includes Atkinson’s resignation, NMHS gym update

A Medford School District board work session set for Thursday will bring a packed agenda with a board…

Education

Ruch educator earns state teaching honor for leadership, dedication

The Oregon Council of Teachers of English have selected educator Kim Neiswanger of Ruch Outdoor Community School as…

Elections

SPECIAL ELECTION: Full slate of candidates vies for three Medford School Board seats

Local elective hopefuls echo a needed focus on student safety, academics and improved communication from the district.

Local News

Thousands of Oregon, Washington children at risk if Head Start ends, lawsuit alleges

‘A couple of billionaires with no idea about what they are doing came along and decided to take…

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