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Rogue Community College Wants to Meet Public Demand with a $60.3 million Bond
MEDFORD, Ore. — Rogue Community College has voted (Tuesday) for a $60.3 million bond measure to be placed on the November ballot. The bond will fund several programs at RCCs Jackson and Josephine County campuses.
If approved, the bond…
SOU Students Will Help Uncover the History of a Ghost Town
ASHLAND, Ore. — Uncovering the history of a ghost town is the adventurous trip students and faculty members from Southern Oregon University’s Sociology and Anthropology Program will undertake in the fall.
Members of the expedition will…
Oregon Pupils Must Pass Standalone Financial Literacy And Career Prep From 2027 To Graduate
Starting with this fall's sophomores, Oregon high school pupils must take- and pass, stand-alone financial literacy and college and career preparation classes before graduating. The courses will apply to the class of 2027 unless waivers are…
Oregon Teachers Will Soon Need Science Of Reading Training Extending To Reading Disabilities
Because Governor Tina Kotek is working towards meeting Oregon’s literacy goals that seek to ensure all children can read, and with a majority of third-grade students in the state not reading at grade level, steps are being taken to address…
Oregon Wallowing Near the Bottom of Education Rankings
Oregon is lagging well behind most other states in the country in education, according to the latest report released by the Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundation. Using data from state and federal sources, the KIDS COUNT report reveals…
SOU, OIT, and RCC Students: Happy Graduation Day!
ASHLAND, Ore. — Graduation Day in Southern Oregon has seen students from Southern Oregon University (SOU), the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT), and Rogue Community College (RCC) take a big step into the future with the completion of…
Oregon School Districts: Calls For Superintendent’s Dismissal Following Newberg-Dundee Budget…
Before a fraught budget hearing on Monday night, around 100 people rallied as the community is increasing pressure on the Newberg-Dundee School District to fire the superintendent.
Despite previously indicating that there was no cause…
Juneteenth Celebrations at Southern Oregon University
ASHLAND, Ore. — As has become custom, Southern Oregon University will commemorate Juneteenth - the historical date that ended slavery in the United States – with the acknowledgement of the significant role played in the community by its…
More Of Oregon’s Rural Boys Opt Out Of College As Urban-Rural Gap Widens
Over the last decade, the share of Oregon high school graduates moving on to community college or university within 16 months of leaving high school has plunged. And research shows that fewer young men are in college, especially at 4-year…
Oregon Universities and Colleges Have Been Underfunded for More Than a Decade
After more than a decade of underfunding, Oregon universities have become increasingly reliant on student tuition fees to cover rising costs, says Ben Cannon, the executive director of the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission.…