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Estacada's Early Childhood Day will connect families to resources
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (116+ words) Published 10: 56 am Thursday, May 21, 2026 Estacada is celebrating the return of an annual spring outing that connects families with local resources and offers family-focused activities. Early Childhood Day will be from 9-11: 30 a. m. Saturday, May 30, behind Clackamas River Elementary, 301 N. E. Second Ave. , beneath the…...
Letter to the editor | Ruiz: Three leaders for Oregon's education system
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (246+ words) Published 1: 49 pm Monday, May 18, 2026 Oregon's education funding conversation is reaching a critical point. Families are stretched thin, educators are exhausted, and districts across our state are making painful cuts that directly impact students and classrooms. These are difficult and urgent…...
Lifelong learner Ryley Gleason fosters community in classroom
1+ week, 6+ day ago (497+ words) Published 5: 00 am Friday, May 8, 2026 A Gresham youth has bridged the digital divide among her classmates by creating community and connection, all while pursuing her own lofty goals. Ryley Gleason, a junior at Metro East Web Academy, has organized events, field…...
Reynolds left out of additional summer learning funds
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (428+ words) Published 12: 01 pm Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Oregon Department of Education is adding four additional school districts to the State Summer Learning Grant program, which supports student access to high-quality learning opportunities. One of the largest districts in the state isn't one…...
Graduating Sandy junior Ezra French is passionate about teaching
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (560+ words) Published 5: 00 am Thursday, May 7, 2026 A Sandy teenager is a teacher at heart, whether volunteering as a tutor or finding ways to uplift kids throughout their community. For Ezra French, that path in life is both a way to give back…...
Work Source Oregon to hold Autistic Community Activity Program job fair
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (267+ words) Published 4: 35 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2026 A job fair in Oregon City is hoping to fill summer positions for a Portland-based agency supporting autistic individuals and their families. Wednesday's job fair will be hosted by Work Source Oregon and the Autistic Community…...
Teacher finds her place at a unique middle school
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (701+ words) Published 5: 00 am Friday, February 27, 2026 (GRESHAM) " A teacher found her place at a school all about saying "yes" and empowering students to explore various subjects and interests. At Lupine Community Montessori Public Charter School (formerly Lewis and Clark), based in Gresham…...
Creating positive middle school memories at alma mater
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (716+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, February 28, 2026 (SANDY) " A teacher who returned to her middle school alma mater to follow her "dream job" had to overcome an early, minor hurdle. Hailey Valitski had to get used to calling her former teachers and current…...
Nominate someone for the 2026-27 Oregon Teacher of the Year
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) Published 5: 00 am Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Nominations are now open across the state to celebrate the teachers who make a difference for their students. The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with Oregon Lottery, announced the nomination process for the annual Oregon…...