Public Education

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.

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.

Eugene 4J School District will start its budget process significantly earlier than normal as it faces a projected $30 million shortfall.

Springfield School Board Members Jonathan Light, the current longest serving board member, and Ken Kohl were replaced as chair, and vice chair.

Lane Community College workers marched through downtown Eugene Saturday afternoon to protest the college’s administration and demand contracts that protect the rights of employees and students alike.

The Eugene 4J school district is asking the public what qualities they would like to see in its next superintendent.

After a tumultuous year, Eugene 4J is clarifying how the school district operates and what it expects from its superintendent. It comes as the district starts its search for a new leader.

The school board will use a committee of its own members and a search firm to find the district's new leader.

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.

Recorded on: April 24th, 2015Air Date: April 27th, 2015Educators, administrators, policy makers, researchers, and parents in Eugene and across the nation…