Literacy

Imagination Library is an international program launched by Parton in 1995 to combat illiteracy. Inspired by her father’s inability to read, she started the program in Tennessee, in the same county she grew up in.

Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday hosted an event in Eugene to commemorate the signing of four largely bipartisan bills passed this session, which she says will bring much-needed money, clarity and consistency to local schools.

New data shows school attendance is improving statewide in Oregon, but many indicators of student success are still below pre-pandemic levels.

In a visit to Eugene Thursday Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said she plans to ask lawmakers to support summer learning- saying the state needs to improve its flagging literacy rates.

The national nonprofit has distributed more than 27,500 books in the Pacific Northwest this summer as part of its 35th-anniversary celebration. The books depict families of color, same-sex parents and characters with disabilities.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced plans Thursday to create what she’s calling the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council.

House Bill 3198 would provide funding for literacy education. After passing in the House Education Committee, it is now being considered by the Joint Ways and Means Committee.

On the newest edition Oregon Grapevine, host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Nancy Pearl . Nancy regularly speaks about the importance and pleasure of…