Report Card: Oregon Gets a “D” in Kids Well-Being, But Change is in the Air
Report Card: Oregon Gets a “D” in Kids Well-Being, But Change is in the Air Portland, OR – Oregon gets a passing grade, but just barely, when it comes the well-being of its kids. The advocacy group...
View ArticleOregon Educators Help Flood Victims get Back to Basics
Oregon Educators Help Flood Victims get Back to Basics Portland, OR - Oregon educators want to make sure schoolchildren affected by the recent floods have what they need to feel safe, which will help...
View ArticleOR Kids: Out of School, but Still Learning
OR Kids: Out of School, but Still Learning Salem, OR - Just because the school year is ending for Oregon kids doesn't mean that learning has to stop too. In fact, research shows that summer boredom and...
View ArticleAll It Takes is a Kid – and a Book
All It Takes is a Kid – and a Book Portland, OR – If you feel the need to put on a tall red-and-white hat and make silly rhymes today, don't worry – it's Dr. Seuss' birthday. That means it's also the...
View ArticleFighting for Fitness Funding in OR Schools
Fighting for Fitness Funding in OR Schools Salem, OR – State lawmakers are being asked to expand the PEAK (Physical Education for All Kids) program – no small feat in a 'down' economy. Health care...
View ArticleSurvey: More OR Kids Fend for Themselves After School
Survey: More OR Kids Fend for Themselves After School PORTLAND, Ore. - Today is "Lights On Afterschool" day, held annually to honor the people and programs that keep kids safe and learning in the...
View ArticleNutrition Programs Up for Reauthorization as Need Continues to Rise
Nutrition Programs Up for Reauthorization as Need Continues to Rise PORTLAND, Ore. - Thousands of people in Oregon and other Western states are sending a message to Washington, D.C., this week,...
View ArticleUpdated Guidelines on Preventing Drowning Deaths for Children
Updated Guidelines on Preventing Drowning Deaths for Children PORTLAND, Ore. - The summer swimming season is here, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has revised its guidelines on how to keep...
View ArticleReport: Pre-K Spared in Most State Budgets, but Not in OR
Report: Pre-K Spared in Most State Budgets, but Not in OR PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon's pint-sized future voters and taxpayers are being shortchanged, according to a new report from the Pew Center on the...
View ArticleOR Educators Share Ideas for Transforming Schools
OR Educators Share Ideas for Transforming Schools TIGARD, Ore. - Educators from across Oregon met with state and community leaders over the weekend to share ideas about how to improve schools despite...
View ArticleWorking Parents Rally for Help with Child Care Costs
Working Parents Rally for Help with Child Care Costs SALEM, Ore. - Lower-income parents in Oregon are looking to state lawmakers to help them afford child care so they can keep their jobs. Advocates...
View ArticleEl Éxito del Centro Gladstone Demuestra la Efectividad de Trabajo en Equipo
El Éxito del Centro Gladstone Demuestra la Efectividad de Trabajo en Equipo GLADSTONE, Ore. – En Gladstone, un viejo supermercado se ha convertido en un centro de cuidado de salud y aprendizaje...
View ArticleGladstone Center's Success Proves Teamwork Pays Off
Gladstone Center's Success Proves Teamwork Pays Off GLADSTONE, Ore. - In the northwest Oregon town of Gladstone, an old supermarket has been transformed into a health care and early learning center...
View ArticleWhat OR Teachers Do On Their "Summer Vacation"
What OR Teachers Do On Their "Summer Vacation" PORTLAND, Ore. - Many teachers in Oregon shift gears at the end of the school year - and not into vacation mode. Instead, they take on second jobs or go...
View ArticleSencillos consejos para comenzar bien el año escolar
Sencillos consejos para comenzar bien el año escolar PORTLAND, Ore. – Un buen sueño y una mochila no tan pesada son los dos primeros factores relativos a la salud para que los niños de Oregon tengan un...
View ArticleOR Teachers Voice Concerns to U.S. Education Secretary
OR Teachers Voice Concerns to U.S. Education Secretary PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon educators Wednesday night shared their concerns with the top man in the federal Department of Education. From "No Child...
View ArticleGrade-Level Reading Gets a 2012 Push in Oregon
Grade-Level Reading Gets a 2012 Push in Oregon EUGENE, Ore. - Schools can't do it alone, and that's why more than 150 cities and counties have pledged to make early literacy an urgent priority for...
View ArticleOEIB Plans Statewide Public Meetings on Education
OEIB Plans Statewide Public Meetings on Education BEAVERTON, Ore. - The Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) is asking parents and teachers to bring their opinions to a series of upcoming meetings....
View ArticleReport: High-Quality Pre-K in OR Should Be Available to More
Report: High-Quality Pre-K in OR Should Be Available to More PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon is getting high marks compared with most other states for the quality of its preschool programs. A new report ranks...
View ArticleOEIB Public Forums on School Funding Start Tonight
OEIB Public Forums on School Funding Start Tonight HERMISTON, Ore. - The Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) is asking for public input on the topic of school funding in a series of community...
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