Education

(NBC News) – Memorial Day usually signals not only the beginning of summer, but also the beginning of the job search by college graduates. If that degree you’ve just received has already landed you a job as a commercial real estate loan …

Medford, Ore. – A hands-on learning app is hoping to empower parents to be ‘brain builders’ for their children. The app Vroom is designed to turn every day activities into learning opportunities. “The app actually ages with the child so when they …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Concerned parents are speaking up, following reported disruptions in their children’s kindergarten classroom. They say the Medford School District isn’t doing enough to help the kids at Wilson Elementary get into the programs they need to succeed. Kelly has …

GRANDVIEW, Miss. (KSHB/NBCNC) – Elementary schools in Grandview, Missouri are offering free mental health screenings. School officials believe the sooner they can identify problems students may be facing,  the faster they can provide the support the student may need. Access to mental …

Medford, Ore.- May 1 is a big day, both nationally and locally. Tuesday is National College Decision Day, where many seniors inform their college of choice their plans to enroll. At South Medford high school, schools leaders wanted to do something similar …

Jackson County, Ore.- A grade school level reading book is causing controversy across the state. The book is a part of next school year’s “Oregon’s Battle of Books” program. The program is meant to inspire kids to read while helping their reading …

Medford, Ore. Students at Oak Grove Elementary had a surprise guest—a 2016 Paralympian came to visit third graders. The “Classroom Champions” program matches Olympic and Paralympic athletes with students who could use a mentor. Friday, Mrs. Anderson’s third grade class meet their …

Grants Pass, Ore.- It’s been more than a half century since the Grants Pass Middle Schools were built. “The projected life on those schools when they were constructed was about 25 years,” Grants Pass School District Superintendent Kirk Kolb said. Since then, …

Grants Pass, Ore.- Hundreds of veterans and U.S. military personnel now have a newly renovated facility in Grants Pass. The Rogue Community College’s Redwood Campus celebrated the grand opening of its Veterans Resource Center Wednesday. More than 800 veterans are currently enrolled …

Ashland, Ore.- A Southern Oregon University student passed away over the weekend in one of the dorms. The university says the student was discovered after his family became concerned and asked security to check on him. Students and staff have been notified …