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Education notes
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Central Linn principal is small schools administrator of the year
Tuesday, May 23, 2017The Oregon Small Schools Association announced Amanda O’Brien as its 2017 Administrator of the Year on Thursday.
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SafeOregon tip line is growing, but organizers want to reach more students
Wednesday, May 17, 2017SafeOregon, a free tip line to prevent school tragedies, is trying to enroll all Oregon public K-12 schools.
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Need for teachers opens loan-forgiveness opportunities
Monday, March 13, 2017Teachers can qualify for federal loan forgiveness if they teach for five consecutive years in a shortage area.
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Input wanted for Oregon education strategies
Wednesday, May 17, 2017The Chief Education Office invites Oregonians to join a conversation on Gov. Kate Brown’s 2017 education policy initiatives: Senate Bill 182 and Senate Bill 183.
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ODE outlines work of Quality Education Commission
Monday, May 15, 2017The commission issues reports every two years outlining what steps Oregon should take to meet its 40-40-20 goals, and the cost of doing so.
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Candidates sought for review of physical education materials
Monday, May 8, 2017The Oregon Department of Education wants a diverse pool of nominees to review new materials for health and physical education.
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Chemeketa instructor named Community Educator of the Year
Friday, May 5, 2017Chemeketa Community College instructor GwenEllyn Anderson has been named Community Educator of the Year by the Oregon Association of Community and Continuing Education.
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Grants available for transportation projects
Thursday, April 13, 2017Transportation and Growth Management Program Planning Grant Application packets for 2017 are now available.
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Three schools can earn $100,000 fitness centers
Wednesday, February 22, 2017The National Foundation of Governors’ Fitness Councils’ Don’t Quit! campaign is seeking Oregon schools that demonstrate leadership in student fitness.
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Oregon Department of Education seeks comment on ESSA plan
Wednesday, February 15, 2017The Every Student Succeeds Act gives states more autonomy and greater flexibility to address local needs.
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Internship available in Merkley office
Friday, February 10, 2017The full-time job lasts 10-12 weeks in the summer and includes conducting research, drafting memos, attending briefings and hearings, and assisting congressional staff.
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Town Halls give public voice in budget debate
Thursday, February 2, 2017The Legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Committee is offering the public a chance to weigh in about the state budget. Starting Feb. 10, town halls will be held in Salem, Portland, Hermiston, Madras, Ashland, Eugene and Tillamook.
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SafeOregon tip line
Wednesday, February 1, 2017Schools now have another tool to keep students safe, but they have to sign up.
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Safety training for young workers
Thursday, January 5, 2017Workers younger than 25 are twice as likely to be injured on the job as older workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.