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Oregon Ranks Near Bottom in Education as Most Students Miss Reading and Math Benchmarks
In a new national report, challenges to Oregon's child well-being emerged, with trends suggesting that student achievement and early learning are lagging, particularly in reading and maths.
Oregon Children Learning Proficiencies…
Southern Oregon University Plans Major Reset After Enrollment Drops 22% in a Decade
ASHLAND, Ore. — Cash-strapped Southern Oregon University (SOU) released a Vitality Plan yesterday that provides a roadmap for financial stability and an innovative vision to allow the university to thrive.
Higher Education…
Oregon Fights Student Loan Rule That Could Worsen Health Care Worker Shortages
The Education Department's new rules that limit student loans- the subject of a lawsuit- are being vigorously challenged by Oregon, where health care and social assistance workers made up nearly one-third of all job vacancies in 2024. The…
Southern Oregon University Faces $20 Million Budget Cut as It Tries to Secure Emergency Funding
ASHLAND, Ore. — After trimming one-fifth of its budget under recommendations from consulting firm Deloitte, Southern Oregon University must now serve as a model for other higher education institutions confronting similar financial strain.…
Oregon Governor Orders More Classroom Time as Schools Cut Student Learning Hours
Oregon children will spend more time receiving classroom instruction under an executive order issued by Governor Tina Kotek this week.
We Cannot Expect Better Outcomes if Children Have Less Time to Learn
As school districts…
SOU President Outlines Stability Plan After Emergency Funding Approval
ASHLAND, Ore. — Work is well underway to develop a long-term plan to bring financial and operational stability to Southern Oregon University, according to SOU President Richard Bailey, in a video message posted on the SOU website.…
Oregon School Cell Phone Ban Now in All 197 Districts as Students Report Better Focus
A blanket ban on cell phone use has been implemented in all 197 school districts in Oregon and, on Wednesday, Governor Tina Kotek visited Estacada High School in Clackamas County to witness first-hand her Executive Order 25-09 in operation.…
Portland State University Flags Multiple Departments for Possible Cuts as It Reviews Its Academic…
Facing a structural financial deficit, Portland State University (PSU) has initiated the Article 22 retrenchment process following an operational review to avoid a financial crisis. Certain academic departments may be reduced or eliminated.…
Southern Oregon University Gets $15 Million Rescue Package as Lawmakers Demand Long-Term Financial…
Oregon lawmakers on Friday focused their attention on higher education in the state, which was tied to a decision to allocate $15 million to Southern Oregon University (SOU).
However, the SOU funding package is not without restrictions.…
Oregon Lawmakers Push New Plan to Stabilize Colleges as Out-of-State and Online Programs Drain…
Lawmakers have passed a bill to strengthen the sustainability of higher education in Oregon, as out-of-state and online tutoring programs continue to make negative inroads into enrollment figures at state universities and colleges.
These…