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RCC's impact on the Rogue Valley
The annual report released found that the 2025 to 2026 academic year had a record enrollment growth, serving more than 10,000 students.
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Medford School District classified workers speak out over pay dispute
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Thursday, classified employees spoke at the Medford School District board meeting to address a dispute over their pay. The Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 15 says members ratified a new contract on June 16 that included a 6.25% cost-of-living increase. The district approved this contract...
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Shortened SOU board retreat Friday afternoon includes update on Vitality Plan
University mission, strategic plan also on agenda, but no action items; Public may join virtually. As freshmen are moving into the dorms Friday, Southern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees will hold a special board retreat from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18. The meeting will be viewable...
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Davenport powers Crater girls with elite hopes this fall
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Senior leader in cross country hopes to help put Comets on national radar like the boys program. The Crater Comets have done a tremendous job under head coach Justin Loftus of etching the boys cross country and distance track runners into the fabric of national prominence.
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RCC grants fast-track career training for healthcare, electric vehicle tech
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rogue Community College has been awarded two grants totaling $150,000 that it will use to develop short-term, stackable credentials in healthcare and electric vehicle safety. Both $75,000 grants came from the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, and the accelerated programs will create pathways to...
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Southern Oregon University gets final $7.5 million in state funding
Southern Oregon University will receive the remaining $7.5 million in a state funding package intended to help the Ashland university survive its financial crisis. Oregon's Emergency Board voted unanimously Thursday to release the money, although several lawmakers raised concerns about the financial challenges facing the state's broader public university system.
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Superintendent, Ashland School District: Letter to Parents about the Future of Our Schools
Over the coming months, the Ashland community will hear a great deal about the future of our schools. Eventually, there will be public discussion of different scenarios involving programs, facilities, enrollment, finances, and how our district might be organized for the years ahead. Before any of those scenarios are presented, however, I believe our community deserves a clear understanding of why this conversation is happening in the first place.
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Klamath Basin roundup: Tulelake's Max Robison celebrates birthday with four TDs in Fair Bowl victory against Butte Valley
It was a birthday to remember for running back Max Robison, as the Tulelake High junior rushed for three touchdowns and added another on a fumble recovery, as the host Honkers rolled to a 62-20 Fair Bowl victory over the Butte Valley on Thursday night. Tulelake (2-0 overall) scored on...
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SOU awarded second half of $15 million bridge in funding to stay afloat through June 2027
Oregon Legislative Emergency Board votes to approve second $7.5 million. The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Emergency Board voted Thursday to release the second half of a $15 million allocation to Southern Oregon University, signaling lawmakers’ satisfaction that the university is on track to meet agreed-upon milestones for implementation of its Vitality Plan for long-term financial stability and operational innovation.
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Riddle Elementary to close two days as district addresses continued bat activity
RIDDLE, Ore. — Riddle Elementary School will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Sept. 10, because of continued bat activity in the building, according to a notice sent to families by the Riddle School District. The district said it is closing the school “out of an abundance of...
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Build Rogue Valley program helps students build skills while giving back
Build Rogue Valley is a hands-on construction training program in Southern Oregon administered by Rogue Community College. Its goal is to prepare students with the practical skills and experience needed to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the construction industry.
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Southern Oregon University gets final $7.5 million in state funding
Southern Oregon University will receive the remaining $7.5 million in a state funding package intended to help the Ashland university survive its financial crisis. Oregon’s Emergency Board voted unanimously Thursday to release the money, although several lawmakers raised concerns about the financial challenges facing the state’s broader public university system.
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AI making its way into classrooms to support teachers
PHOENIX, Ore. – The school year for the Phoenix-Talent School District is officially underway, and a pair of fourth-grade teachers are using AI to their advantage. Technology is evolving, and with it comes a powerful new tool that receives both praise and scrutiny: artificial intelligence. In the Phoenix-Talent School...
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Ashland School District: Enrollment Stabilizes Even Though Elementary Attendance Is Down
Ashland School Enrollment Stabilizes for Now, But Elementary Attendance is Way Down. While enrollment in Ashland’s public schools is down only slightly this fall, there continues to be a big dip in elementary school attendance. Last May there were 220 high school graduates, but approximately only 150 kindergarteners started...
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Phoenix Talent School District welcomes students back to school
PHOENIX/TALENT, Ore. – School is back in session for students in Phoenix-Talent School District 4. Today marked the first day of school for first through fifth graders and high school freshmen. This morning, Superintendent Brent Barry stopped by all campuses to ensure the first day ran smoothly. “When you...