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Oregon high school football state tournament projections after week five
We're five weeks into the Oregon high school football season, and it's never too early to think about the playoffs. Here, we take a look at which teams are currently in position to make the postseason if the season were to end today using the playoff qualifications outlined by the OSAA. Class 6A is broken into two brackets once again this year, but with a bit of a different look...
Volleyball rewind: Catching up on the latest high school action across Oregon
We’ve entered the final month of the fall season. With just weeks left before the playoffs start, it’s time to take a look back on some of this fall’s action. Here’s a look at some of the top trends in Oregon volleyball this fall:. If you...
OPINION: Invest in the people who will become the backbone of our local workforce
As chairs of our local community college boards, we write today to underscore the vital importance of supporting the upcoming community college bond measures that will be on the ballot this November and next spring. These bond measures are more than just financial investments; they are commitments to the future of our communities, our students and our local economies. Community colleges in Oregon, including Clackamas, Columbia Gorge, Mt. Hood and Rogue, have long been cornerstones of education and workforce development. Our colleges exist today because...
Class 6A football power rankings: Lake Oswego climbs with big win over Tualatin
It was a big week for Oregon high school football, with one of the top matchups in the state showcasing two Three Rivers League powerhouses. The result? One team took a big step forward in the Power Rankings. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
210 Oregon schools participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day
MEDFORD, Ore. – Across the nation, schools are participating in National Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday. More than 4,000 schools were registered for the event. In Oregon, 210 schools participated. The fourth most in the country. At Jefferson Elementary School, parents parked at the nearby Rogue...
Data show that public school students are struggling, but a new poll suggests Oregon voters aren’t terribly concerned
It wasn’t so long ago that Oregon voters routinely ranked public education tops on their collective priority list, a key issue upon which they wanted policymakers in Salem to be laser focused. In a new survey of 500 Oregon residents conducted by independent Portland-based polling firm DHM Research, which...
PBS’ ‘Citizen Nation’ follows high school students competing in national civics competition
For those feeling worried about whether high school students are learning about American democracy, “Citizen Nation,” a four-part PBS “Retro Report” documentary series that premieres Tuesday, will provide at least some reason to feel hopeful. The series follows students from a range of backgrounds who are preparing to compete in “We the People,” a national civics competition in which students must draw upon their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and government.
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