Trump Administration Investigates Minnesota Schools Over ‘Transgender Dolls’ and Parental Notification
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education following a complaint over the...
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Local students to receive free back-to-school supplies through OnPoint Community Credit Union’s 19th annual school supply drive
PORTLAND, Ore. – OnPoint Community Credit Union will begin accepting school supply donations during the month of August to help...
Education Department Presses California, Washington to Give Parents Access to Student Gender-Identity Records
The U.S. Department of Education is demanding updated information from California and Washington education officials about policies governing parents’ access...
Justice Department Sues Colorado Over In-State Tuition and Financial Aid for Illegal Immigrants
Colorado -- The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of Colorado, alleging its laws granting...
Pacific Power Foundation awards grants totaling more than $340,000
Recipients include nonprofit organizations with a focus on STEM and educational opportunities Portland, Ore. (July 27, 2026) — Across the...
High Desert Rendezvous to Honor the Swindells Family on August 22
BEND, OR—Tickets are now available for Central Oregon's longest-running charitable gala, High Desert Rendezvous, returning for its 37th year on...
Justice Department Investigates Harvard Financial Aid Programs Tied to Chinese Funding for Discrimination Against American Students
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a civil rights compliance review into Harvard University over financial aid programs supported by...
Seven Cultural Attractions Offer Free Admission and Special Events to Oregon and Washington Educators August 1–16
Portland, OR — From August 1–16, Oregon and Washington educators receive free admission to the Japanese American Museum of Oregon,...
Clackamas ESD honors first-ever Mission Award winners for leadership, service, and regional impact
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to recognize three education and community leaders as the first-ever Mission Award winners. The...
Portland Educators Sharpen Industry Skills at PCC Career and Technical Education Summer Summit
PORTLAND, Ore. — High school teachers from across the Portland region traded classrooms for commercial kitchens this summer as they...
ODHS program waives tuition and fees for young people who have experienced homelessness
(Salem) – Young people in Oregon who have experienced homelessness and are pursuing higher education at eligible Oregon schools are...
Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care marks three-year anniversary with a ‘Focus on 3’
SALEM, ORE. – Three years after becoming a stand-alone state agency, the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)...
Washougal School District in Washington announces leadership changes for 2026-27 school year
The Washougal School District is excited to announce a set of administrative changes for the 2026-27 school year. Hathaway Principal...
TEN KLAMATH COUNTY STUDENTS AWARDED $1,000 EACH BY THE EARL AND JANE FERGUSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Ten Klamath County students will share $10,000 in scholarships from the Earl and Jane Ferguson Scholarship...
New services available statewide for early learning providers to ensure children stay in care
SALEM, ORE. – Today the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) announces that Every Child Belongs (ECB) services...
Clackamas Community College journalism students win 28 awards
OREGON CITY — Student journalists at Clackamas Community College won 28 awards this spring in two college journalism contests. Among...
Clackamas Community College Foundation receives second historic donation
OREGON CITY – The Clackamas Community College Foundation has received a second historic $5 million gift from long-time career and...
State Library of Oregon to receive $400,000 for their Ready to Read Program from the Department of Early Learning and Care
Salem, Ore – The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) awards $400,000 to the State Library of Oregon's annual...
Circle of Friends Secures Federal Funding for Accessible School Bus to Serve Students With Disabilities
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Circle of Friends School has received federal transportation funding through Lane Transit District (LTD) that will...
Two Oregon Students Honored in National America’s Field Trip Contest Ahead of U.S. Semiquincentennial
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two Oregon students have been recognized among the nation’s top young voices in the 2026 America’s Field...
DOJ Finds UC Davis Medical School Used Discriminatory Race-Based Admissions Practices, Threatens Lawsuit
California -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division announced Wednesday that it has concluded the University of California,...
Justice Department Launches Title IX Review of Four California School Districts Over Gender and Sexuality Instruction
San Francisco, CA. -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has launched a compliance review of four California...
Benton County Health Officials Urge Families to Review School Vaccination Rates Ahead of New School Year
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Benton County Health Department is encouraging parents and caregivers to review their school's vaccination rates and ensure...
Clackamas Community College Receives Second $5 Million Gift from Terry and Cheryl Holden for Natural Resources Center
OREGON CITY, Ore. — Clackamas Community College has received a second landmark $5 million donation from longtime career and technical...
DOJ Opens 15 Investigations Into Medical Schools for Racial Discrimination in Admissions Practices
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division announced it has opened investigations into 15 medical schools over potential race...