The program aims to fill gaps in knowledge that often go untaught in schools but are necessary in adult life.

Eugene 4J School District leaders released the last phase of budget reductions this week. The new round of proposed cuts could eliminate 110 classroom teachers and support staff. District leaders say they need to reduce the budget by about $30 million total.

Enrollment in Oregon State University’s e-campus is sluggish this school year and contributing to a projected $12 million operating budget shortfall.

The Eugene Science Center has been operating with the same 11,000 square foot space since moving to its current building in 1980. The center is planning to double its capacity with an Outdoor Science Park expansion this summer.

The district will layoff 27 employees and eliminate some vacant positions. Those cuts will impact school schedules and cause some employees to change buildings according to the district, and cause other staffing changes visible to students.

On this edition, we talk with OPB's Elizabeth Miller about a new survey of Oregon students and their attitudes toward school and education. We also talk with Clayton Franke of the Bend Bulletin about that city's removal of Flock cameras.

A university spending efficiency report concludes that to serve students and thrive financially, Oregon’s public universities must break from the status quo.

The plan would reduce spending by $8 million over the three-year period.

The proposal includes scaling back summer school, college readiness and some online programs as well as cuts to classified, licensed and administrative jobs to help close a $30 million gap.

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.