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A Ban on Cell Phones in Medford Classrooms is Under Investigation by the School District Board
MEDFORD, Ore — Using cell phones in classrooms could soon be banned at all schools in the Medford School District (MSD).
Call for Feedback Before Implementation
Feedback from the community, parents, students, and the handful of…
Inappropriate Conduct Allegation Against Medford School Board Member Under Independent Investigation
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford School Board (MSB) has launched an independent investigation into one of its board members who is accused of inappropriate conduct. In a statement, the MSB says it will give feedback once the investigation is…
Oregon Schools Score 36.6% In Study: Rated 7th Worst In America
Despite high spending, in a recent study of American schools, weak systems in Oregon schools saw the state placed at 45 out of the 51 states- 7th last. The poor outcomes take various factors into account to help parents find a school system…
Drug Paraphernalia Outside Medford School is Escalating, Say Residents
MEDFORD, Ore. — Concerned Medford residents are regularly finding drug paraphernalia on the street outside the McLoughlin Middle School. They say the problem is a regular occurrence and is escalating
Medford Police yesterday removed a…
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…