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ASHLAND, Ore. — An Ashland High schooler is being recognized by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Kaitlyn Kim is one of 161 high schoolers to be named a Presidential Scholar, and one of only two here in Oregon. It’s definitely well …

MEDFORD, Ore —April 12th marks the first time in over a year students in the Medford School District are heading back to the classroom in-person, full time. “I’m grateful to be back at class,” said 4th grader, Steven Hall. Medford mom, Jill …

BUTTE FALLS, Ore. — The Butte Falls Charter School got some help to prepare for students coming back to campus. AllCare Health gave $5,000 to the charter school through its “COVID-19 Resiliency Fund.” The money gave the school 65 student desks to …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Spring break is now upon us and many students and their families are thinking of heading out for a vacation or to take a day-trip. The Oregon coast is welcoming back people with beaches open, but coastal cities want …

MEDFORD, Ore. —Governor Kate Brown, Senate President Peter Courtney, and House Speaker Tina Kotek urged support for their $250 million Summer Learning and Child Care package. The three Democratic leaders first announced the package on March 8. The goal of the package …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Southern Oregon’s largest school districts are experiencing a critical shortage of substitute teachers. The Ashland and Medford School Districts say the return to hybrid learning heightens this staffing issue. But the problem isn’t only in Southern Oregon, it’s also statewide. …

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– In 2012, Grants Pass resident Levi Whitney made his first trip to Uganda in central Africa as part of a church service group. “I went on a mission trip with my church. They were going to do a two …

MEDFORD, Ore. —A Medford choir teacher is connecting with students in a new way and going viral on social media. Mcloughlin Middle School’s Kim Robison, says she was tired of looking at the computer for distance learning and wanted to get creative. …

MEDFORD, Ore. —Students going back to school, couldn’t come at a better time. After months of online learning, MSD says 40% of all middle and high school students district-wide are failing at least one course. The previous year that rate was 10 …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. – It was a busy scene at the bus barn in Eagle Point Thursday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., multiple firefighting vehicles and at least one law enforcement vehicle were spotted at the Jackson County School District 9 Transportation …