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Serbian immigrant turned PE teacher named Oregon's best in elementary
After earning his teaching license in the U.S., Ratko Pavlovic told his wife he wasn't sure if he could teach, worrying about his English skills. While the two were in the car, his wife assured him his teaching skills and the representation he could offer as an immigrant are both needed in schools. "She talked to me about how, for many kids, maybe English is not their first language, and how many different cultures we have (in the U.S.), and it would be really great to have someone to represent," Pavlovic, 37, said. "That's the reason why I wanted to do elementary." Pavlovic was born in Yugoslavia, now modern-day Serbia. He earned his teaching license at the University of Niš in Serbia and began teaching physical education, a profession that has always called to him. In 2016, he immigrated to the U.S., seeking a new adventure and experience while settling in Wyoming. He met his wife, who is from Oregon, and they moved to Eugene in 2019. Pavlovic now teaches physical education in Bethel School District. For the past six years, he has been known to Bethel students and staff alike as Coach P. The walls of his gymnasium at
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University of Oregon graduate employees declare intent to strike
The University of Oregon’s graduate employees union has declared an intent to strike if it doesn’t reach a deal on a new contract by Nov. 16. The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation represents around 1,200 student employees. This includes research assistants, graders, and instructors teaching some classes, labs and discussion sections.
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University of Oregon graduate employees declare intent to strike
The University of Oregon’s graduate employees union has declared an intent to strike if it doesn't reach a deal on a new contract by Nov. 16. The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation represents around 1,200 student employees. This includes research assistants, graders, and instructors teaching some classes, labs and discussion sections.
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Friday Night Rivals: Week 10
EUGENE, Or - The road to a state championship starts tonight for high school football. Sports reporters De'Aundre Sanders and Khenedi Wright bring the highlights from across the region. Plus, a preview of Oregon and Oregon State's Saturday match up. Scores. 6A. #9 Willamette DEF. #8 Sprague 42-29 #3 Nelson...
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South Eugene leads cross-country contenders at state championship meet
Oregon’s best high school cross-country runners will race for medals Saturday, Nov. 7 at the state championship meet at Lane Community College. South Eugene’s Yosuke Shibata, a Duke University commit, leads the men’s qualifiers with the nation’s top overall high school 5,000-meter time while Axe sophomore Evangeline Johnson Hess has the second-fastest 5,000-meter time in the state this year.
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High school soccer: South boys, girls rally to advance in playoffs
Both South Eugene’s boys and girls teams trailed at the half in their respective playoff matchups this week. The Axe were the higher seed in both, playing at home and confident coming in. But they conceded early, and had to forge comebacks to advance. Tuesday, Nov. 3, No. 7 South’s boys dropped a five-goal second half on Grants Pass to win 6-2.
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Cascade Volleyball Season Defined by Resilience, Senior Leadership and Growth
TURNER, Ore. – Down two sets on Senior Night against Stayton, Cascade High School found the response that would define its volleyball season: a five-set reverse sweep built on trust and persistence. Five seniors helped guide a young Cougars squad through a season of growing pains, developing confidence and a playoff battle against Astoria.
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Accipiter and Falconer Staff Members Attend Fall Media Day at the University of Oregon
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Oregon Journalism Education Association hosted Fall Media Day at the University of Oregon, marking the 100th anniversary of the event. More than 1,000 high school journalism and yearbook students across the state were invited to listen to presentations from people involved in journalism, participate in competitions, and more.
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Overrated or Overhated: Teachers’ thoughts and opinions on AI in class
The topic of AI is heavily discussed just about everywhere. Students talk about it in school or online as they share their own opinions. However, the ongoing conversation on AI wouldn’t be as complete without knowing where teachers at West Albany High School stand on the topic. “[The] benefits...