Oregon nears 'Exclusion Day' as vaccine opt-out rates hit record high PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon is one week away from “Exclusion Day,” when students without up-to-date immunization records or a valid exemption will be barred from attending school. As... See more
Oregon sets new statewide standards to measure student success PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon is changing how it measures student success statewide. For years, there hasn't been a lot of continuity for the state’s 197 school districts. But the Oregon Stat... See more
Portland Public Schools considers major redistricting to boost Jefferson High enrollment PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Where students go to high school in Portland's north and northeast neighborhoods is about to look very different. Portland Public Schools (PPS... See more
Portland schools address absenteeism with new attendance initiatives and support teams PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — “No school November” has passed. That is the time that includes fall break, teachers’ conferences, and Veterans Day. Now, kids are eager for ano... See more
Despite modest improvement, the Oregon education system faces a long road to recovery There’s a mix of good and bad news when it comes to the state of education in Oregon. While the latest statewide student test scores show slight improvement, Oregon cont... See more
