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Oregon State University hosting in-person shark dissection at McMenamins
Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab is giving a “grand finale” presentation of its educational “Summer of the Shark” series — which includes an in-person shark dissection — at McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub in Southeast Portland on July 23.
Portland Public Schools’ construction bond wish list nears $3 billion
Portland Public Schools has a $2.9 billion wish list for a proposed construction and maintenance bond it plans to put before voters in May. That massive tranche of money would pay for new high schools in three quadrants of the city, plus deferred maintenance, new athletics facilities, updated curriculum materials and more.
Woodburn school staff say school board chair is 'profiting' by providing therapy sessions at schools
WOODBURN, Ore. — Some Woodburn school employees are outraged by recent actions from their school board chair, with numerous employees claiming that Noemi Legaspi, who is also a licensed therapist, is profiting from counseling services in schools. Legaspi denied the accusations Saturday, saying the accusations are "politically motivated." Staff...
Where did the substitutes go? West Linn-Wilsonville School District provides details of substitute teacher funds
The COVID-19 pandemic made recruiting, hiring and retaining substitute teachers more difficult. Changes in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District’s recently approved budget reflect that. Following a financial update from district business director Son Le Hughes in May, some community members took to Facebook to ask, ‘What’s going on with substitute teachers in the school district?’ Notable changes impacted how local schools hire subs. Following the pandemic, the school district began...
High school coach fired after pushing to change state trans athlete law: 'Vilified' for standing up for girls
John Parks, a high school track & field coach fired for pushing for a change to the state's policies concerning transgender athletes, told Fox News Digital about the ordeal.
Newberg school budget passed, but amendments likely going forward
The Newberg-Dundee school board has adopted a budget for the 2024-25 school year, but that doesn’t mean its work is done. Interim finance director Gayellyn Jacobson reported to the board at its June 24 meeting that the district would end the 2023-24 fiscal year with a negative $1.7 million ending fund balance, a stark departure from previous years when the district had positive balances in the millions of dollars. She...
Cal Poly Humboldt Joins Bee Campus USA to Promote Pollinator Conservation
Cal Poly Humboldt has become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, which was created to unite the resources of colleges and universities to help support the well-being of pollinators. “Our students, faculty, and staff have long been champions for sustainable environmental practices,” said Morgan King, Humboldt’s Climate Action...
Portland Community College in Oregon receives $1 million commitment
Portland Community College (PCC) in Oregon, has received a five-year, $1 million commitment from Brigid Flanigan to support first-generation students, the Hillsboro NewsTimes reports. The pledge will help build and expand PCC’s First-Year Experience initiative, which launch as a pilot program this fall. Aligned with the wrap-around support currently provided...
Colton Corner: Teachers say goodbye at close of 2024 school year
As the 2023-2024 school year came to a close, Colton Elementary School recognized retiring teachers Beverly Parker and Debra Sahleen, as well as school attendance secretary Annette Sapienza. The three served the district for a combined 71 years and sent emails to share with readers: From: Beverly Parker I have taught in the Colton School...
OHSU Board Approves Plan to Cut More Than 500 Jobs
At at meeting packed with disgruntled union members, the board of directors for Oregon Health & Science University voted unanimously Friday to cut more than 500 jobs, or about 2.4% of its workforce, to balance a budget strained by rising costs for salaries and supplies. “I recognize how difficult and...
New Osoberry School Aims to Provide Alternative Learning Environment
Opening this fall at E Burnside St. and 44th Ave. is the new Osoberry School, a Kindergarten through sixth grade school that aims to provide an alternative to the often regimented learning environment that is public education. The school’s curriculum follows a holistic model of education, focusing on social and emotional learning as well as fundamental academics.
PCC Graduate’s Journey of Resilience
Portland Community College (PCC) student and recent graduate Gigi Giangiobbe is all about being dedicated and a hard worker. These traits recently paid off as she was named a Bronze Scholar on Coca-Cola’s 2024 Academic Team. Selected based on her performance in the All-USA Academic Team competition, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Giangiobbe received a $1,000 scholarship and beat out more than 2,200 applicants.
Prep girls basketball: Bearcat star Dalan pledges to Portland
Sifting through letters and Division I offers, one school was always in the back of Julia Dalan’s mind. It was the one that gave her an offer on Christmas Day last year. It was the one she has been on its campus multiple times since middle school. Now, it...
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