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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…

Education

Newberg High valedictorians and salutatorian: The best and the brightest

Eight selected to earn the school’s highest honors Their caps and gowns fitted, their classwork completed and with…

Education

Columbia County commissioner clashes with St. Helens school board over transgender student athletes

A national debate has made its way into St. Helens schools. Columbia County Commissioner Casey Garrett filed a…

Education

Recognizing 13 years of hard work: TTSD’s Two-Way Immersion program celebrates graduation of first cohort of students

Many of those attending the May 27 recognition began as kindergartners at Metzger Elementary in 2012 In fall…

Education

Beaverton Superintendent Gustavo Balderas to take helm for Seattle-area education district in 2026

The head of the Beaverton School District will be moving north to the waters of Puget Sound.  Gustavo…

Education

St. Helens School District signs $185K contract for new superintendent

It’s official — the St. Helens School District has a new superintendent. At its May 28 meeting, the…

Education

Three local students earn prestigious Ford Family scholarships

Andred Pineda, Yashira Chavero and Manny Meraz win scholarship that provides full tuition coverage

Education

Gregg Chastain elected to serve Zone 1 on Oregon Trail school board

With longtime Oregon Trail School District School Board Director Marjan Salveter choosing not to seek re-election, three newcomers…

Education

Award-winning Aloha High teacher gets rent or mortgage paid for a year

An English Language Development teacher at Aloha High School will have her mortgage or rent paid for a…

Education

Harrington won’t seek reelection as chair of Washington County Board of Commissioners

Kathryn Harrington, who was elected to her first term as county chair in 2018, has decided against seeking…