Following steep declines in school attendance in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, Oregon students are slowly beginning to show up more regularly to class and a growing number of ninth graders are on track to graduate on time.
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State lawmakers push to expand free school meals program for all in Oregon
Though a large majority of public schools feed students free breakfast and lunch, 65 do not, something Democratic lawmakers hope to fix.
Banks School District plans community forum on school facilities, bond
The Banks School District will host a community forum Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Banks High School cafeteria starting at 6 p.m. to gather community input on a comprehensive plan for district facilities and projects the district plans to tackle soon with funds raised from a bond approved by voters in May.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
The proposal aims to narrow district funding gaps caused by rising costs and an end of extra federal funding in September.
School district sues state in attempt to undo forest habitat conservation plan
The Jewell School District in the Clatsop State Forest predicts it could lose nearly $1 million in revenue if a plan to scale back logging is implemented.
Oregon students won’t have to show added proficiency in basic skills through 2028 to graduate
The Oregon Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to pause a decade-old requirement that students show additional proficiencies in reading, writing and other skills on top of taking regular courses in those subjects. The essential skills requirement will be suspended through the 2027-28 school year.
Oregon’s home-schooling surge during pandemic starting to cool
Oregon’s pandemic home-schooling boom is beginning to cool off, new state data shows.
Brian Sica picked for Banks School District superintendent
The Banks School District announced the hiring of Brian Sica as the district’s next superintendent. He will begin July 1. Sica’s credentials begin in Idaho, where he worked as a coach and teacher in the Shelly Joint School District. His dissertation lists him as a chemistry and physics instructor there[Read More…]
Banks School District to host community forum with two superintendent finalists
The Banks School District will host a 45 minute forum on Monday, June 6 with the two finalists for the superintendent position that opened after current superintendent Jeff Leo announced his resignation earlier this year. Leo told the Banks Post he plans to return to a teaching position. According to[Read More…]
Washington County Farm Bureau seeks high school, college applicants for 2022 scholarships
Local students in high school and college who are pursuing an education in the fields of agriculture, education, nursing or vocational training are once again eligible for scholarships offered by the Washington County Farm Bureau this year. The deadline to apply is April 11. The scholarships, a long-time offering by[Read More…]
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