Content Tagged 'education'

Springfield school chief retiring
Nancy Golden will retire next year as head of the Springfield School District. She made the announcement official Tuesday morning that she will retire on June 30, 2013. Video Video
A new experience awaits freshmen this fall in Springfield
A team of three to four teachers will share the same group of 90 to 120 freshman students. Video Video
Spencer Butte Middle School students win $900 grant for school garden
A big boost from Disney helps a Eugene middle school get back in the garden. Video Video
Halsey kindergarten teacher lands big reward
Catherine Hawkins has taught at Central Linn Elementary for more than 25 years. She received a $1,500 prize. Video Video
Solar Challenge puts students math, science & engineer skills to the test
Sparking interest in math, science and engineering, a chance for middle school students to compete Saturday using solar power. Video Video
LCC graduates 2012 class
It was pomp-and-circumstance and celebration for hundreds of students Saturday night as LCC kicked off three days of graduation ceremonies. Video Video
School improvement projects set for Springfield
The Springfield School District will wrap up a handful of projects this summer to improve some of their schools. The projects will use up the remaining money from a bond measure approved by voters in 2006. Video Video
Roseburg grade schools spared budget axe
The Roseburg School Board has decided not to close any elementary schools to help balance the budget. Video Video
New Springfield school now has a name
The Springfield School Board decided to go with Two Rivers - Dos Rios Elementary School. Video Video
Keyboard teacher invests in her class
A middle school teacher in Springfield has found a way to offer her students a unique opportunity. She's created an entire class to teach kids how to play the keyboard and she did it largely by reaching into her own pocket. Video Video
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship Fund to announce recipients Saturday
Honoring a fallen Eugene Police officer who died in the line of duty in 2011, the first recipients of the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship Fund will be announced this coming weekend. Video Video
4j District makes changes for next school year
The school board has voted to put its high schools on the same schedule by 2013 and to change the makeup of the Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School. Video Video
Two options for common Eugene high school schedules
The push to unify the schedules at Eugene’s high schools has come down to a choice between two options. Video Video
Legislature approves money for OSU to construct new buildings
Another benefit for higher education in Corvallis has come through the 2012 legislative session.
Eugene 4J holds first ever school showcase as open enrollment begins
As the Eugene 4J school district prepares for the possibility of more out of district students in its schools’ hallways in the fall, a first time showcase of the different outlets for learning on Saturday. Video Video
Third grade teacher gets a big surprise
A Springfield Elementary school teacher is the winner of a national contest and receives a thousand dollars in school supplies. Video Video
Roseburg school looks to soak in the sun
School celebrates going solar and plans to go even greener. Video Video
New game policy irks Elmira students, parents
The school posted the new rules on its Facebook page saying, “Children not sitting with their parents will be asked to sit in supervised youth seating.” Video Video
Public asked to help rename Springfield Middle School
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) is looking for your help naming one of its old schools that will reopen next year with a brand new purpose. Video Video
Gov. Kitzhaber says schools need to change
Gov. Kitzhaber says that public schools are stuck in an old-fashioned way of doing business and that Oregon must do better at keeping up with the changing world. Video Video
Springfield's Academy of Arts & Academics to launch Health & Sciences charter school & campus
A Springfield charter school, A3 or the Academy of Arts & Academics is pushing forward after years of success with more space in downtown and new opportunities for students. Video Video
New superintendent addresses district
Doctor Sheldon Berman addressed the 4J staff Thursday for the first time. Video Video
Budget cuts: Roseburg schools at risk
The Roseburg School District says it may have to close one of its buildings because of budget cuts. After making $9 million in cuts the district is still in the red. Video Video
Lariviere enjoys wide support at emergency UO Senate meeting
Most—but not all—of the students and staff were trying to send a message to the Oregon University System that firing Lariviere was a bad call. Video Video
Next Step Recycling donates technology lab to area school
School starts year off right thanks to Next Step Recyclying Video Video
Local farms provide students with fresh produce and gardening tips
Bethel school students got two treats at lunch Wednesday; some fresh corn on the cob, and a visit from Senator Ron Wyden. Video Video
School choice comes to Eugene 4j School Dist.
The Eugene 4j School District is looking ahead to the new school year next fall and is putting procedures in place to handle the open enrollment policy recently passed by the school board.
Inergize Digital This site is hosted and managed by Inergize Digital.
Mobile advertising for this site is available on Local Ad Buy.