Elderberry Wisdom Farms near Salem brings together urban forestry, Native plant nursery operations and micro enterprises. But its future is uncertain as earmarked money is set to run out in 2028.

The Springfield School Board has unanimously appointed software services engineer Matthew Brandt as its newest member.

A financial crisis like those plaguing colleges across the country has led this rural, regional school to the brink.

Micro colleges offer unique educational opportunities. Jacob Hundt of Thoreau College speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about offerings including hands on creativity, critical thinking skills, and group discussions, Micro colleges offerings can include anything from farming techniques, religious studies, philosophy, and the connection between the natural world and cultural lineage.

Self-care and career opportunities might not be the first phrases that come to mind when thinking about jail or prison. But for a group of incarcerated girls at Oak Creek, a natural hair care program is providing both.

Springfield Public Schools new interim superintendent, Shawn Stover, says he’s focused on listening, and bringing the district together. Stover is the third person to hold that job this year after budget cuts, and discord at the district’s top levels. Stover sat down with KLCC to share his hopes for the school year.

Oregon Coast Community College’s Aquarium Science building is undergoing a $2.3 million renovation, so some 150 animals had to be moved to the Hatfield Marine Science Center and Oregon Coast Aquarium.

On this edition, we talk with Dr. Shawn Stover, the new interim superintendent for Springfield Public Schools. The district has wobbled from one controversy to the next, and Dr. Stover is being brought in to calm the waters.

Oregon superintendents report improved student engagement and mental health after finishing their first term under a statewide classroom cell phone ban.

Governing boards from both Willamette and Pacific universities signed a binding agreement this month to merge the two schools, according to a press statement released from the universities Tuesday. This comes after the schools announced a tentative plan to join forces in December 2025.