Education

Medford, Ore. – This is the Medford school district’s second annual Golden Pear award event. The Golden Pear awards are given based on nominations by community members. This year, the district received 150 nominations. Those were narrowed down to 15. Last weekend, …

FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WAVE) – In a rare off-the-cuff interview with reporters in Frankfort on Friday evening, Gov. Matt Bevin (R-Kentucky) said teachers who called in sick to protest put children’s lives in danger. “I’m offended by the idea that people so cavalierly, …

Medford, Ore. – A local robotics team is preparing for the world stage. Only about three percent of robotics teams in the country make it to the world championships every year, and Saint Mary’s high school is one of them. After finishing …

Central Point, Ore. – Madrone Trail Charter School  is nearing its may first deadline to fix the issues outlined by the Medford School District. Topping the list of issues is the budget for the school and the school’s board. Next year’s proposed …

Medford, Ore. – Robots are taking over Medford Opportunity School, a school for at-risk students. Michael Torguson, a teacher at the school,  received a grant in March to increase robotics studies in his classrooms, and he believes that this addition to the …

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (CNN) – Oklahoma teachers are seeing action from lawmakers on the fifth day of their statewide strike. The Oklahoma State Senate passed a bill Friday to tax sales from Amazon and other internet retailers. The move is expected to …

Ashland, Ore.- A Southern Oregon University group is hoping an art installation on campus will help dispel myths about sexual assault. The art display organized by the SOU Women’s Resource Center showcases outfits worn by survivors when they were attacked. “This exhibit …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An Oregon senator is joining the call to end America’s “student debt crisis.” Democrat Senator Jeff Merkley announced he’s supporting the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that promises to reverse the growth of student debt. According to Merkley’s office, the …

Jackson County, Ore.- Two southern Oregon schools are receiving grants from the Trail Blazers Foundation and Wells Fargo. The organizations recently handed out a combined $110,000 in grants to 24 schools throughout Oregon to help support academics, art programs and technology. Locally, …

Grants Pass, Ore. — The Grants Pass School District No. 7 is offering tours of both North and South Middle Schools ahead of the May election. The tours are scheduled to give community members a chance to see the buildings before voting …