Registration for OSU-Cascades’ adult learning workshops is open
Registration is now open for Oregon State University-Cascades’ adult community learning workshops, which run throughout the fall and cover a … Read more
School start times, back-to-school events for Central Oregon
All six Central Oregon school districts will start classes after Labor Day
Although summer still has a hold on Central Oregon, school will start for nearly every … Read more
Culver to add new school board member in September
Lindsay Cloud will a half-term, is up for re-election in 2021
The Culver School Board will be adding a new member in September: Lindsay Cloud, owner … Read more
Madras High’s new principal hoping to maintain school’s success
Brian Crook wants to focus on keeping ninth graders on-track to graduate
MADRAS — Brian Crook knows there’s pressure on him to continue Madras High School’s recent … Read more
Crook County School District buys land for possible school expansion
The pending sale of $300,000 for the 1.4 acres could help the school expand in future
PRINEVILLE — Crook County School District will spend $300,000 for 1.4 acres of vacant land … Read more
Teachers, staff move into new Bend elementary school
Teachers and administrators hope to build a strong community at new school
Teachers began moving in to Bend’s newest elementary school Monday. It was the first day … Read more
State recommends north Lake County move from COCC to Klamath college tax district
Education coordinating commission rejects north Lake County’s petition to leave COCC district
After a year-long petition effort for sparsely populated north Lake County to leave Central Oregon … Read more
COCC set to unveil resurfaced, electric blue track
The college’s track had not been resurfaced in a decade
When people first use Central Oregon Community College’s newly-renovated, bright-blue track when it opens to … Read more
Bend-La Pine School Board to have co-chairs for next school year
Julie Craig, Carrie Douglass will split responsibilities of leading board
For the first time in five years, the leadership of the Bend-La Pine School Board … Read more
Bend-La Pine’s new school board members want to promote equity, safety
Four of the school board’s seven members were newly elected in May
In May, the Bend-La Pine School Board had its biggest shake-up in years, as four … Read more
New COCC president plans to maintain college’s current plans in her first year
Laurie Chesley said the college ‘welcomes’ changes brought by Kaylee’s Law
Laurie Chesley, the new president of Central Oregon Community College, plans to spend her first … Read more
CS for Oregon helps teachers make computer science accessible
Program seeks to attract students of color, rural students and girls to computer science
Concerned about a lack of rural students, students of color and girls signing up for … Read more
Bend-La Pine Schools hosting job fairs for support staff
School district looking for bus drivers, custodians, secretaries and more
Bend-La Pine Schools will host job fairs on Aug. 6 and 7 as the school … Read more
Minecraft-themed camp teaches kids physics, problem-solving and teamwork
The STEM camp uses the popular video game as a unique teaching tool
REDMOND — Chris and Annie Scott gave the 30 elementary-age kids in their summer camp … Read more
New Redmond High principal brings decades of experience
Audrey Haugan says her goals are to increase attendance, extracurricular participation
REDMOND — Audrey Haugan was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. She spent over … Read more
Redmond schools’ summer food tricycle more popular than ever in fourth year
The amount of free meals served by cart has more than doubled, despite not adding locations
REDMOND — In four apartment complexes along SW Rimrock Way, kids hear a chirpy jingle … Read more
COCC student newspaper to return in online format
The Broadside stopped publication last school year after 65 years of printing
Central Oregon Community College’s student newspaper, The Broadside, ceased publication in the 2018-19 school year, … Read more
Local kids learn about the magic of science at Harry Potter-themed camp
Hogwarts Academy is Bend Science Station’s most popular summer camp
On Monday, local elementary-age kids wore wizard robes and pointy hats for their “potions class.” … Read more
Digital books outpacing traditional textbooks
Publisher to release all future U.S. editions digitally first
The world’s biggest educational publisher will release all future editions of its U.S. titles digitally … Read more
OSU-Cascades starts new arts and technology degree
Students learn art skills alongside marketing and graphic design knowledge
A new program introduced to Oregon State University-Cascades in June combines multiple classic studies — … Read more
Mountain View High School’s agriculture science program named best in Oregon
The agricultural sciences and technology program at Mountain View High School was named the best … Read more
Culver School Board member resigns
Dave Slaght’s seat will be filled in August or September
After a decade of service, Dave Slaght resigned from the Culver School Board to accept … Read more
COCC plans Redmond campus expansion
Legislature approved $8.1 million for new classroom building
Central Oregon Community College’s second-largest campus will likely add a fifth building with the approval … Read more
New Bend high school will have turf field
Kirby Nagelhout is expecting to begin construction this month
Despite initial plans to give southeast Bend’s new high school a grass field stadium for … Read more
Redmond School District superintendent to retire after 2019-20 school year
Mike McIntosh has worked in the school district for 22 years, including seven as its superintendent
After 22 years working for Redmond School District and seven years as its superintendent, Mike … Read more
Redmond schools plan to dip into reserves for second straight year
Redmond School Board approves $116.9 million budget for next school year
REDMOND — For the second year in a row, the Redmond School District plans to … Read more
Bend-La Pine school board passes student-requested climate change resolution
The resolution acknowledges the threat of climate change and pledges to promote sustainability
Bend-La Pine’s school board affirmed its dedication to reducing emissions and promoting sustainability by unanimously … Read more
Bend-La Pine approves raises for teachers, staff for next 2 years
Teachers and staff will receive 2% to 3.1% cost-of-living raises
Teachers, staff and administrators in Bend-La Pine Schools will receive cost-of-living raises in each of … Read more
Bend-La Pine school board looking at $505.8 million budget Tuesday
Biggest spending increases go towards PERS, bond-funded construction
Bond-funded construction projects and rising pension costs have resulted in a potential budget increase of … Read more
Crook County teachers negotiate raises
School district hopes to entice young teachers with increase in base pay
Teachers in Crook County Schools will be paid more starting in September, with new teachers … Read more
Bend teacher expands her classroom management program
Lindsey Kealey is leaving teaching to coach teachers and parents on her PAWsitive Choices program
Kindergarten teacher Lindsey Kealey’s classroom management plan focused on teaching young students to make responsible … Read more
Crook County High School buys sawmill for classes
Educators say the sawmill will help students learn the entire cycle of forestry
Students at Crook County High School interested in forestry and natural resources will get to … Read more
School iPad shows porn to 9-year-old after ‘bouncing balls’ search
School district says it has strong filters for obscene material
About two weeks ago, a 9-year-old Bend girl saw a pornographic image on her school-issued … Read more
Featured photos: So long, school
Friday was the last day of school for the more than 18,300 students of Bend-La … Read more
COCC trims spending in new, $93 million budget
The college expects enrollment to drop by 5% in 2019-20
Central Oregon Community College has made more than $4 million in cuts in its $93.4 … Read more
OSU-Cascades graduates3rd-largest class Sunday
Oregon State University-Cascades will see 331 students graduate on Sunday, the third-largest graduating class in … Read more
