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MEDFORD, Ore. — Students all over the Rogue Valley walked out of class Friday to speak up against climate change. The demonstrations come three days before world leaders are set to gather at the United Nations for a climate summit. Dozens of South …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Students at McLoughlin Middle School wrapped up their first week of school on Thursday.  It was also their first week without cell phones. Students are turning in their phones at the beginning of the school day as part of …

ASHLAND, Ore.– Last week, we brought you the story of an Ashland kindergarten teacher who has been named teacher of the year in southern Oregon. On Friday, the first class she ever taught graduated high school. But before doing so, they walked …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Parents, teachers, Medford school board members and students came out to Hedrick Middle School on Tuesday to express their concerns over the growing issue of bullying in our region and across the country. The Medford school district took the …

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh went to Central Curry school district to find out how homelessness impacts its students, and what the district does …

Ashland, Ore. – About 20 Southern Oregon University students braved the cold for this year’s “Sleep Out” event. Their goal is to raise awareness about the conditions homeless people face while living on the streets. These students will be spending the entire …

MEDFORD, Ore. —  It was a very special day for kids from the Valley School of Southern Oregon. They’ve been getting to know 7 people in the community experiencing homelessness as part of a school-wide project. Today, they showcased their work to …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Dozens gathered in Ashland on Sunday for the first in a series of workshops on climate change. The workshop was lead by students from Ashland High School, many of which are enrolled in Jim Hartman’s Ashland High School Climate Solution course. …

Medford, Ore. Students at Oak Grove Elementary had a surprise guest—a 2016 Paralympian came to visit third graders. The “Classroom Champions” program matches Olympic and Paralympic athletes with students who could use a mentor. Friday, Mrs. Anderson’s third grade class meet their …

Medford, Ore.- Students and organizers gathered at the Medford Library to prepare for Saturday’s ‘March for Our Lives’ event by making signs and posters. South Medford High School senior, Brian Josephson says he’ll be joining the march while holding a sign that …