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Oregon Schools See Record Attendance and Best-Ever 9th-Grade On-Track Graduation Rates
The percentage of Oregon 9th-graders on track to graduate is the highest ever recorded in the state, according to data released by the Department of Education (ODE).
Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released data for…
Oregon Students Smash Records in AP Exams, Boosting College Readiness Statewide
A recent College Board report revealed that Oregon students with access to challenging courses continue to do better in college readiness, particularly through the state’s growing participation and success in Advanced Placement (AP)…
More Oregon Students With Disabilities Graduating, Fewer Dropping Out, ODE Reports
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) 2023 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR), released yesterday, highlights progress Oregon has made in specific areas, from early childhood to graduation outcomes, for students…
Oregon State University Tops $400 Million in Research as It Transforms Energy, AI, and Coastal…
Oregon State University (OSU) continues to improve lives in meaningful ways with innovative and far-reaching projects, exceeding $400 million in research expenditure for the second consecutive year.
Research projects during the 2025…
Math and Reading Improve for Oregon Students but Gains Fall Short of Pre-Pandemic Marks
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) 2024-25 Oregon Statewide Assessment System scores released yesterday show signs of progress in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, but remain below pre-pandemic levels.
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OHSU Faces $133 Million Operating Loss Amid Worker Protests Over Pay and Benefits
Cash reserves held by Oregon Health & Science University decreased by $250 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and its cash-on-hand days have slipped from 170 to 136.
Amid the turmoil of its tenuous financial situation,…
Over 70 Jobs and 10 Programs Cut as Southern Oregon University Moves to Stabilize Budget
ASHLAND, Ore. — The board of trustees of Southern Oregon University (SOU) voted to implement significant budget cuts to reduce spending that will affect 10 programs and over 70 faculty and staff members.
7 to 2 votes saw the fiscal…
Oregon Schools Report Strong Gains in Elementary Attendance as Awareness Campaign Expands
Following Governor Tina Kotek’s September Attendance Awareness Month proclamation earlier this month, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) recognized districts across the state that have shown positive trends in elementary attendance,…
Oregon Universities Caught in National Backlash as Federal Minority-Serving Grants Are Canceled
The U.S. Department of Education’s withdrawal of $350 million in funding to several Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) has impacted Western Oregon University and Portland State University.
Western Oregon University became the first…
Oregon Schools Falling Behind as Teacher Shortage Reaches Crisis Levels
A recent study revealed that Oregon has the tenth-most severe teacher shortage relative to the number of schools in the U.S., with an average of 24.0 teachers per school —compared with the national average of 31.1 teachers per school.…