The Lane Community College Board is again in conflict, now over a disagreement about whether a meeting months ago violated open meeting law. The complaint was heard before the Oregon Government Ethics Commission last week.

Eugene School District 4J is preparing to begin planning for possible budget reductions in the 2027-28 school year.

To get students to vote, Portland State University brought dogs to voter registration tables ahead of the election.

Willamette High School teacher Nate Jackson was greeted by cheers and fanfare Tuesday during a surprise celebration to announce his selection as Oregon’s Teacher of The Year. Jackson teaches American and Black studies in the Bethel School District.

The Eugene 4J School District is now accepting nominations to rename César Chávez Elementary. The district started the process to rename the school this summer after the New York Times reported allegations of sexual misconduct against the labor activist that spanned decades.

Twin Oaks Elementary teacher Mary Riggs was named Teacher of the Year by local veterans organizations for her work educating students on the U.S. flag and veteran honor.

A potential strike by classified employees at Oregon’s seven public universities has been averted.

A student who sued Lane Community College after he was banned from campus will be allowed to return to school.

Junction City School District in Lane County was one of a few districts that saw more significant gains – especially in English language arts.

Phil and Penny Knight previously gave $500 million donations to the University of Oregon in 2016 and in 2021. This gift is intended to build a new college on the campus those gifts established.