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Most At-Risk Books For Removal Following Requests Received By Oregon Libraries
In a new report, the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse discloses a large spike in the number of books and other materials challenged at Oregon schools and public libraries in the past 12 months.
Requests Made For Oregon…
Rogue Community College Establishes itself as One of the Top Colleges in Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore — Rogue Community College (RCC) has become one of the top community colleges in Oregon after gaining a 19% increase in enrollment of full-time equivalent (FTE) students.
RCC is significantly ahead of the 5.7 percent – the…
Ashland, Phoenix-Talent Children Will Benefit From a $300k Mental Health Fund
ASHLAND, Ore — Mental health and wellness programs will be provided to children in the Ashland and Phoenix-Talent school districts for the next three years, thanks to a Children’s Mental Health Fund founded by Ron and Katharine Lang.…
Oregon Schools Investigate AC Options As Soaring Heat Cancels Classes
As temperatures continued to climb throughout most of Oregon, an excessive heat warning was issued. A lack of air conditioning units prompted several school districts, including in the Portland metropolitan area, to release students early…
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…