Equity and Student Success
Oregon’s regional ‘Primeros Pasos’ brings together sectors to build child care for Latino communities - December 6, 2023. EDNC.com. By Liz Bell. "In 2021, Mike McNally found himself on an unexpected mission..."
Schools across Oregon, nation grapple with attendance issues - December 5, 2023. OPB. By Rolando Hernandez. "Last week, a state report showed that 38% of all Oregon students are chronically absent, meaning they miss at least 10% of school days..."
Pacific Receives $1.8 Million From OHA To Diversify Mental Health Workforce - December 1, 2023. Pacific University. By Blake Timm '98. "Pacific University has received a $1.8 million grant from the Oregon Health Authority to help..."
Affordability
EOU Receives Education Grant from Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc (GOBHI) - December 7, 2023. Elkhornmediagroup.com. By Garrett Christensen. "Eastern Oregon University is offering a new scholarship opportunity for students interested..."
Oregon OSHA Workers’ Memorial Scholarship awards open for applications - December 5, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. " A scholarship fund that helps finance higher education for family members of Oregon..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Oregon State University researchers awarded $750,000 for wildfire resiliency projects - December 7, 2023. KEZI.com. By Ryan Bonham. "Oregon State University officials said that wildfire researchers have received $750,000 for multiple projects..."
Rogue Community College Expands Footprint in Jackson County - December 7, 2023. Rogue Community College press release. "On Dec. 5, 2023, Rogue Community College’s (RCC) board of education approved RCC to purchase land adjacent to its Table Rock Campus (TRC)..."
Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds - December 5, 2023. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "More than 40% of parents responding to a Portland State University survey said..."
Forums will address workforce challenges - December 5, 2023. Yamhill County's News-Register. By News-Register staff. "Starting Dec. 12, the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership will host a series of “listening forums” to..."
Oregon Community Foundation funds will expand early childhood education program at BMCC - December 4, 2023. nbcrightnow.com. By Michael LeCompte. "Blue Mountain Community College has received $50,000 from the..."
OSU researchers to lead $4.2M grant study on honeybee disease - December 4, 2023. OPB. By Chrissy Ewald. "A persistent disease is killing honeybees, affecting farmers across the U.S. Now, a team of researchers — including several..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
OSU ag team: 'Resilient Oregon' funding boosts research, extension - December 6, 2023. Capital Press. By Mitch Lies. "Speaking at the Oregon Seed Growers League Annual Meeting and Trade Show Dec. 5 at the Salem Convention Center, OSU College of..."
Oregon state agencies have failed to regularly contract with minority and women-owned businesses, report says - December 4, 2023. OPB. By Carlos Fuentes. "A state-commissioned report published Nov. 17 shows that Oregon state agencies..."
Umpqua Community College library starts new chapter - December 4, 2023. KLCC.org. By Karen Richards. "Umpqua Community College is starting a new chapter for its library this week..."
Lawmakers announce $833K to OSU for developing food safety outreach programs - December 4, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, with Representative Val Hoyle, announced.."
Oregon school funding is complicated. We try to break it down - December 1, 2023. OPB. By Dirk VanderHard and Lauren Dake. "The state’s approach to funding K-12 education is not easy to comprehend, and the Portland Public Schools..."
Gov. Kotek establishes Oregon State Government AI Advisory Council - November 29, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ.com news resources. "In response to the growing role that generative artificial intelligence is playing in society, Governor Tina Kotek announced..."
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