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MEDFORD, Ore. — Distance learning is a reality for school districts across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. It’s an adjustment that’s difficult for kids, but also for parents. Rogue Valley substitute teacher India Bolding says a big challenge will be distractions …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The pandemic is still a major concern for everyone across the nation, especially parents. The past semester has been complicated due to the stress of adding online learning into the mix. “At the end of the day, my family …

MEDFORD, Ore. — With school closures extended till April 28, many parents are brainstorming different ways to engage children while they’re at home. School districts are looking at online teaching starting in a couple weeks, but right now, many parents are wondering …

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 …

Central Point, Ore.- Central Point School District Six is receiving some backlash from the community after some parents found its Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to be offensive. Family, friends, and students of Central Point schools were all invited to attend Thursday …

Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ/CNN Newsource) – When it comes to being a good parent, should a low IQ factor in? Redmond mom Amy Fabbrini said, “They’re thinking that because we have this disability, that we can’t safely parent our child.” Fabbrini and Eric …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon’s House approved legislation Wednesday to ban the practice of “lunch shaming” in schools. HB 3454 is modeled after similar laws adopted in other states that are meant to prevent students from being publicly embarrassed when their parents or guardians …

Medford, Ore.- Medford School District emailed a letter to students and parents Thursday addressing the “creepy clown” craze sweeping the nation. In the letter, district leaders acknowledged rumors of clowns making threats against schools, saying “any acts of intimidation will not be …

Portland, Ore. – This year, one Portland elementary school is taking a different approach to homework. Portland NBC affiliate KGW reports Cherry Park Elementary is adopting a no homework policy. “The research was really pointing to that homework does not improve achievement …