On this edition, we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about his special report on efforts to try and solve Oregon's chronic school absenteeism problem. We also speak with Carolyn Komatsoulis, a reporter with The Idaho Statesman about the creative way bluish Boise is trying to get around a Pride Flag banned imposed by the deep red Idaho Legislature.

District leaders voted Wednesday night to do more structured community engagement before deciding whether to change the name following sexual assault allegations.

The 33.5% chronic absentee rate is the second highest rate of states that have released such data so far. The HEDCO Institute recommends five options that could reduce the number of Oregon students who miss 17 days or more each year.

Springfield Public Schools' acting Superintendent Jodi O'Mara discusses budget challenges, declining enrollment, mid-year layoffs, and her plan to rebuild community trust.

Earlier this year, recall petitions were filed against all seven members of the Corvallis School Board. But this week’s deadline to submit signatures came and went without any signatures being submitted, meaning the recall attempt has officially failed.

Oregon State University has agreed to pay $475,000 as part of a settlement with a blind student and the National Federation of the Blind. The claim asserted that STEM course material wasn’t provided to the student in a timely or accurate manner.

Eugene 4J School District leaders say the tens of millions of dollars in reductions they announced earlier this year did not save as much money as they hoped. Actual costs also came in higher than leaders forecasted – leaving 4J with an anticipated $16 million gap.

Sherman Bloomer had been the leader of OSU’s Bend campus since 2023.

Gutenberg College fosters a Biblical worldview through deep reading, and discussion. The small student body studies together in discussion groups, and delve into the Great Books. President Chris Swanson speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, about philosophy, studying intention and life choices, and the value of community and personal choices.

The Lane Education Service District Board of Directors has named Dr. Tenneal Wetherell as its next superintendent.