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MEDFORD, Ore. — Some students will be back in the classroom this school year, even if it’s just for a few hours. That’s according to new guidelines released by the Oregon Department of Education on Tuesday. The opportunity is available to students …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown said there is a possibility that the state may adjust those metrics in rural counties. Schools statewide have run into new problems, after Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Education released metrics and …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Oregon Governor sat down for an interview with NBC5 News this afternoon about the Oregon Department of Education’s Back to School plan. The Governor said she is glad to be getting students back to school but wants to …

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. — The school year may be wrapping up, but many local school districts are offering summer lunch programs to help keep kids fed amidst the pandemic. “It doesn’t matter where you live or who you are, as long as …

PHOENIX, Ore. — With schools closed the next two weeks, some are wondering how their children will get meals. Some districts are helping during spring break, others are not. The Phoenix-Talent School District says they have a plan ready. It’s providing both …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A local organization is giving out hundreds of free prom dresses this weekend to local high school students. The organization, Mac’s Prom Experience, will give out 600 dresses along with shoes and other accessories this weekend. “We want everyone …

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 …