A teacher from Pilot Butte Middle School will receive an award and honor for her de-escalation efforts with an armed student threat. Learn more here.

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OSU-Cascades plans to be net zero energy campus. Find out more at a public open house on May 15. More information here.

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Oregon lawmakers could prevent the use of cell phones in schools. Find out more here.

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Cascade Adventure Mountain Programs (C.A.M.P.) is returning for another summer, offering resources for kids age 10-15. Learn more about the program here.

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Come July, Greg Pereira will be the new president of Central Oregon Community College. Learn more here.

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Oregon’s high school graduation rates are ticking upward and Central Oregon districts lead the state. Learn more about it here.

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COCC will be hosting its annual ‘Transfer Days’ to help students have a successful transition to a four-year college on January 27. Learn more here.

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The brand new Student Success Center has opened its doors at OSU-Cascades. Find out more here.

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Discover Your Forest & Deschutes National Forest launch the first wildland fire camp for young women. Learn more here.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE BY CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS

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Governor Kotek has proposed a $515M increase in budget for K-12 schools. Learn more about it here.

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