Education

Recently announced cuts by the Trump Administration may affect the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s ability to reach the state’s rural communities.

A few Oregon Coast lawmakers have asked the state to consider educating children about the fishing industry and serving local seafood in public schools.

The school year may be the last for many non-tenure track faculty at Portland State.

The Oregon Department of Education’s assessment data is the most comprehensive temperature check of the state’s public school system. This year’s test results show some improvements, but many students remain below minimum grade-level standards.

A rural Lane County school superintendent is under investigation by state ethics officials for allegedly hiring his wife to work at the district.

The University of Oregon and more than 30 female athletes were unable to reach a settlement last week over allegations of gender discrimination.

Gov. Tina Kotek called the proposed changes a “reset” in how the state funds public education.

Several rural Oregon school districts have bond measures on the ballot that are still too close to call. Meanwhile, preliminary results show Junction City’s school bond is likely to fail.

Portland teachers and administrators appear to be getting closer to a deal, as negotiations continue toward an elusive contract settlement.

Legislators and Portland school district officials held separate press conferences Monday to provide updates on negotiations between the school district and the union representing teachers.

Teachers and district officials alike have said the standoff — in its second day Thursday — could have been avoided if the Oregon Legislature had appropriately funded schools.

The Portland Association of Teachers formally began their strike Wednesday morning. Signs carried messages such as: “Our children can’t wait!” “On strike for safe schools,” and “Class size matters.”