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ASHLAND, Ore. — The third annual Black Youth Leadership Summit was held Thursday, virtually. The workshop is hosted by Southern Oregon University, Ashland and Medford School Districts. Organizers said it’s to empower all students, especially students of color. Ashland’s first Black City …

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Two grants from the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium is allowing Oregon Tech students to research and test new rover submarines. Oregon Tech says it was granted $14,000. It says one of the submarines will be used for …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The Crater Foundation was founded in 1991 to help Crater High School grads with scholarships. This year, with it’s biggest fundraising events canceled because of COVID-19, the foundation says it’s down $125,000. The foundation’s President and co-founder, Harvey …

MEDFORD, Ore. —This week the Medford School District starts rolling out orientation for elementary and middle school children. Lone Pine Elementary welcomed its 3rd graders Wednesday. The goal, to help get them used to the new safety protocols and classroom environment. One …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional Democrats re-introduced a resolution on Thursday, asking President Joe Biden to cancel $50,000 in federal student debt loans for Americans with that level of debt. The resolution says nearly 43 million Americans currently hold more than $1.5 trillion …

PHOENIX, Ore. — Phoenix High School students came to class on campus for the first time this school year today, but that wasn’t the only major change. It was also the first time most of them were able to see their new …

MEDFORD, Ore. — 5 students and 1 faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19 at St. Mary’s School. The principal here tells me they’re all back home distance learning and quarantining. The entire middle school is now moving online. “We’re erring on …

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Independent Film Festival is connecting with youth in the valley by hosting a student filmmakers competition. The ‘AIFF Student Launch Competition’ allows students to get creative, creating 5-minute mini-films. Kindergarteners to college-aged students are encouraged to submit …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Hundreds of Medford School District 549C students got new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday. Students from North and South Medford High School spearheaded the effort, along with school board member Cynthia Wright and the Church of Jesus Christ …

ASHLAND, Ore. —Go home, and stay home. That’s the message from Southern Oregon University yesterday. In a letter to students, SOU president is asking students living in residential  housing to return home for the Thanksgiving holiday, and remain there for the rest of the …