Oregon Education
After months on paid leave, Portland Public Schools’ communications director resigning
The head of Portland Public Schools’ communications department is resigning, after spending seven months on paid leave then negotiating a $90,000 payout.
Readers respond: Transparency requested for Wichita Center
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Readers respond: Time to end sale of flavored tobacco
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Readers respond: School shooting fear hits home
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Portland Public Schools voters unwilling to raise property tax for education, poll finds
In the January poll, 62% of respondents said they were inclined to vote to renew a levy, but voters balked at raising the rate.
Storm-damaged elementary school won’t reopen until ‘late fall,’ Portland Public Schools says
A Southwest Portland elementary school that’s been closed since January’s ice storm is unlikely to reopen until at least late 2024, Portland Public Schools officials now say.
Oregon’s early learning agency beset with turnover, mismanagement, employees say
Records allege “racist environment” and deep divisions over child care governance within Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care
Readers respond: Special ed school integration long delayed
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Readers respond: Protect services for students with disabilities
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9-year-old boy on bike gets caught under bus in Vancouver and survives
The boy is in a Portland hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Salem-Keizer teachers union, district reach tentative deal to avert strike
The deal means teachers will not go on strike, despite voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike last week.
Salem teachers authorize strike, even as union and district appear to near deal
The two sides are close to agreement on a contract following almost a year of bargaining.
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