Oregon Education
Former Multnomah County chair hired as chief of staff to new Portland Public Schools superintendent
Former Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury — once considered a likely candidate for governor in Oregon — will start Tuesday as the chief of staff to Kimberlee Armstrong, the new superintendent of Portland Public Schools.
Oregon college launches remote program to address shortage of school psychologists in rural communities
The first cohort includes students in Ashland, Redmond and Hermiston.
Portland girls basketball players say they feel unsupported
The popularity of college and professional women's basketball is snowballing. But Portland's high school girls say they're not feeling the love.
Letter from the Editor: Many take nuanced, thoughtful view of trans athlete issue
I explained why readers did not see coverage of the event and why we chose not to identify the 15-year-old athlete by name in later articles. By far, readers who responded agreed the name was not central to the underlying debate of how competitions should handle trans athletes.
Idaho, West Virginia ask Supreme Court to clarify if states can block transgender athletes from competitions
West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports. The cases involve transgender athletes who hoped to compete on female-designated teams at the K-12 and college level, respectively.
After overspending last year, an Oregon school district eyes unavoidable cuts, including layoffs
Leaders in the Newberg-Dundee school district began formally unveiling painful proposed budget cuts this week.
Despite pushback, Oregon schools will require stand-alone classes on financial literacy, post-high school plans
Oregon high schoolers will have to take and pass stand-alone classes on financial literacy and college and career preparation to graduate, starting with the class of 2027.
Panel recommends sweeping changes in how Oregon colleges of education prepare teachers to instruct reading
The nine pages of new standards could be a “big shift in practice” at some Oregon teacher colleges.
Some school summer programming paused in Portland area due to lack of air conditioning
Summer school is out — at least at non-air conditioned buildings at Portland Public Schools, until the current heat wave breaks.
Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances
Navigating your finances when you start adult life can be challenging, from understanding your health insurance and benefits to managing a budget.
Readers respond: Bad site for drug deflection
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
2 students sue PSU, claim university retaliated after they complained of rough treatment at protest
The students say they were distressed to get a letter from PSU warning their future academic careers may be jeopardized.
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