Education

COVID-19 trends down as schools prepare to reopen

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has ordered that public schools be open to all students by April 19.

Education

With union contract approved, Portland kids will head back to school

The Portland Association of Teachers reaches agreement with school district for hybrid teaching.

Education

Parents rally to save job of Portland area athletic director

The Roosevelt High School athletic director fights for his job after an alleged breach of COVID-19 protocol.

Economics

Oregon legislators say summertime activities critical for kids

Governor joins push for funding to pay for summer school and recreational programs. Some say plan is hasty.

Commerce

Oregon bill requires free feminine products in schools

Tampons and pads would be available in school bathroom dispensers under proposed legislation

Education

Oregon relaxes rules for re-opening schools

A limit on the number of contacts students can have has been eliminated but distancing requirements stand.

Education

Portland School District nearing agreement with teachers union

Youngest students would return April 1, with all students returning by April 19 under tentative contract.

Education

OPINION: Brown’s order to reopen schools fails to make the grade

Governor scores political points but deprives Oregon school districts the needed flexibiliy she promised in December.

Education

In Oregon, schools are reopening, but some students feel safer at home

Years of maintenance issues within Portland schools have brewed mistrust of safety measures for COVID-19.

Education

Oregon schools won’t meet governor’s reopening deadlines

District asks state for more time to bring students back to classrooms after spring break