School Closure

ASHLAND, Ore. — Fourth grade teachers in Ashland have shifted from teaching in front of a classroom of students to a camera. Everyday Cory Carnes posts lessons for his students on YouTube. He says it’s been a team effort to revamp the material …

REDMOND, Ore — With kids away from school, teachers are homebound and itching to start teaching again. But being away from the classroom didn’t stop Emma Wampler who transformed her guest room into ‘The Learning Corner.’ “With everything going on it’s been a …

OREGON — The state says there’s a chance students don’t return to their classrooms this school year. While teachers are preparing students and parents at home are wondering what distance learning will look like. “Do our best kind of long term envisioning, prediction …

TALENT, Ore. — One way kids can get outside and learn this spring is by gardening. The Talent Garden Club says one of the easiest things to plant are snow peas. Other easy items to plant could include lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and …

JACKSON CO., Ore. — Libraries aren’t open, but Jackson County Library Services still offers online resources. From writing labs and math tutoring to story time and online books, Jackson County Libraries have a wide range of free resources for all ages. “Having …

ASHLAND, Ore. — A local music teacher is determined that her students keep singing, despite her lessons being canceled with so many staying home. Jenifer Joy is a professional unicorn, who specializes in song and dance. “All my music classes are canceled …

PHOENIX, Ore. — With schools shutdown statewide until April 28, a Phoenix mother is finding learning opportunities in her own backyard. “Education comes in so many different ways,” Amber Grijalva, Phoenix mother, said. Amber is turning statewide school closures into a positive. “What power …

Governor Kate Brown held a press conference earlier today explaining her decision to close public K-12 schools in Oregon for two weeks. The decision came down late Thursday night. The Governor says it was made as a last resort. She says she …

Governor Kate Brown announces the closure of all Oregon schools K-12, starting Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31. In response with concerns over Coronavirus, Oregon schools will take the next two days to finalize plans for operating schools under these measures. …