We talk with KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about her interview with Dr. Miriam Mickelson, superintendent of Eugene's 4J schools about a looming budget crisis. And then we take a look back on some of our favorite conversations on Oregon On The Record in 2025.

Oregon’s efforts to diversify its teaching workforce are doing better than other states. But the Beaver State’s recent gains in licensing educators from underrepresented groups could begin to dwindle in 2026 due to possible budget cuts.

Eugene 4J must close a $30 million budget gap caused by declining enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson said she’s hoping making those big reductions this year will save families and staff from big cuts in future years.

The annual project aims to teach children about a variety of topics from science to Native American history.

Demolition is underway on the University of Oregon’s Hamilton Hall in Eugene.

Oregon’s two oldest private universities say their plan to consolidate will benefit students, the state’s workforce and help future-proof the institutions.

The University of Oregon shared mixed financial news during Board of Trustees meetings this week.

College leaders say the plan would help address deficits and help to build reserves for the future.

The Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative helps Jackson, Josephine and Klamath County students understand wildfire science.

While the state average is 20.6% per district, nearly two-thirds of districts are above the average.