Education

Medford, Ore. — Oregon is identifying and supporting homeless students better than any other state in the nation. That’s according to a new report by the Institute for Children, Poverty & Homelessness. The news is encouraging for organizations like Maslow Project, but staff …

Medford, Ore. — Medford police continue to investigate a threat that closed Medford’s Rogue Community College campus Thursday. The evacuation forced graphic design students to scrap a portfolio showcase for potential employers. They rescheduled Friday morning, but many employers and students who had previously …

Medford, Ore. — School wrapped up for students at Kids Unlimited Thursday. When they return in the fall they’ll likely be learning in some new classrooms. Construction of a 30-thousand square foot extension, performing arts theatre, commercial kitchen and more are all moving …

Medford, Ore.- A “credible threat” referencing the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College forced the evacuation of Rogue Community College’s Riverside campus Thursday afternoon. The threat was received in writing and targeted an unnamed faculty member. It was found in a mailbox …

Grants Pass, Ore. — Grants Pass parents, community members, and business owners gathered Wednesday night to talk about the future of the school district’s middle schools. With both current schools facing overcrowding problems, and the buildings both needing repairs, the school district …

Ruch, Ore. — Construction crews started work this afternoon on a project that will make Ruch  Community School more earthquake safe. It’s the first of several projects the Medford School District will tackle thanks to a $6-million dollar state grant. “Imagine a …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon Senator Alan DeBoer introduced new legislation Friday which could potentially change Oregon’s “kicker” law. Sen. DeBoer wants to send a constitutional amendment to Oregonians asking them to change the current law so kicker funds are automatically sent to schools. …

Update: Read statements made by Caleb Maler’s parents and the Grants Pass School District here: https://kobi5.com/?p=54558 Grants Pass, , Ore. – “Caleb we are very, very proud of you,” Nelson Maler says to his son. “You have worked hard so that you …

Medford, Ore. — Elementary schools across Medford will have a flood of taller, older, students walking the halls this week. On Friday, seniors from each of the 3 high schools will hop on 25 busses for a trip to their respective elementary and …

Grants Pass, Ore.- Do you ever feel like you have your head in the clouds? Balloon meister Bob Raper does. He’s been a balloon pilot for 20 years. “I’ve been actively flying commercial balloons since 1995,” he said. And he has spent …