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

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Oregon’s K-12 public schools are set to receive $74.2 million in funding this year. Learn more here.

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Last year, at least 93 book titles were challenged to be banned in Oregon. A new bill aims to prevent that. Learn more here.

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Freezing rain across the region has led to numerous closures. Find out more here.

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For the first time in the district’s history, teachers in Portland are going on strike for better pay, safer classroom environments, and more. Learn more about the strike from OPB here.

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