His Grandmother Was Forbidden To Speak Lingít In School. Now, School Is Helping Him Reclaim It.

A high school teacher in Portland is taking online classes in Lingít, the language his family spoke for thousands of years.

Oregon's High School Graduation Rate Up Slightly In 2022

State data released Thursday show 81.3% of students last year graduated in four years compared with 80.6% the year before.

Schools Get New Guidance For Gender Inclusivity, Supporting Students, Safety

The Oregon Department of Education updated its guidance to schools on how to support and protect gender-expansive students.

Oregon's Overreliance On Tuition To Cover Rising College Costs Hurts The Economy, Report Finds

Oregon students pay disproportionately high tuition, hindering enrollment and depriving the economy of trained professionals in key sectors.

State Education Department Recommends Big Changes To Graduation Requirements

The department decided requirements have hurt students of color and needed improvement.

Oregon Joins States Offering Free And Reduced College Tuition For Native Americans This Year

Members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes can attend the state’s public universities and community colleges practically free.

Oregon In-Person Learning At Risk, State Warns School Districts

The Oregon Health Authority and state's education department urge school districts to pause extracurricular activities.

Newberg School Board Fires Superintendent Without Cause, Warning

In an unexpected move, the Newberg School board voted 4-3 to fire Superintendent Joe Morelock without cause.

Federal Coronavirus Aid For Schools: See How Much OR Schools Got

Oregon schools have received at least $1.6 billion in federal aid since the pandemic began.

Honoring The Class Of 2021: Emma Deloyola Of Aloha

Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Work Safety Video Contest Opens For High School Students

High school students across the state have until Feb. 1, 2019, to submit a 90-second video on workplace safety for a chance to win cash.

Oregon's Top 100 High Schools Ranked

Did your local high school make Niche.com's 2019 Best Schools in the US list?

Oregon Students Reach Finals At History Competition In Maryland

Numerous students from the Beaverton, Helix, and Portland school districts all placed in the nationwide competition.

WOU Receives $1M Donation For STEM Student Education

The donation comes from Dr. Richard Woodcock, a longtime Western Oregon University supporter.

Six Colleges In Oregon Among Best Value: Report

The deadline to put down a deposit at many universities is rapidly approaching. These are the best bang for your buck.

Shootings At Oregon Schools Since Columbine In 1999

A database compiled by The Washington Post shows how many students have been affected by gun violence since the Columbine shooting.

Watch Out For Cougars — And This Guy's Mom — In Ashland

A Southern Oregon University student had the campus laughing this past weekend after making light of a real wildlife warning.

4 Oregon Teachers Nominated For LifeChanger Of The Year Award

St. Paul school district office specialist and transportation director Oralia Vargas was one of the Oregon nominees for the national award.

Flu Outbreak Shuts Down Oregon School

A Knappa elementary school is canceling classes through Wednesday after 43 percent of students were affected by the flu.

Salem Schools Increase Graduation Rate

The graduation rates were based on a four- and five-year cohort of students entering the ninth grade in the 2013-14 or 12-13 academic year.

Mandatory Class Size Bill Would Be Too Costly: State School Board

Even cutting as few as three students from classes between 2019 and 2021 could cost nearly $600 million to accommodate, officials said.

Western Oregon's Student Veteran's Chapter Wins National Award

Western Oregon University's Student Veterans of America chapter beat out 1,300 other schools across the country for the honor.

14 Oregon Colleges Receive $1M For Veteran Resource Centers

Several colleges in the metro region will benefit from the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs grant, helping local veterans succeed.

Oregon's Leading Online Public School Earns Good Grades

Students & National Ranking Service Give Oregon Connections Academy High Marks

Western Oregon University Enrollment Greater Than Expected

With a drop in Oregon high school graduates for spring 2017, WOU expected a lower matriculation in fall. That was not the case.

OMSI Teaches Climate Change With Latest Exhibit

Focused on the Arctic and its melting permafrost, the new, interactive exhibit is designed to make climate change tangible for visitors.