According to data recently released by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), the statewide graduation rate for the class of 2024 is 81.8%. The Class of 2024 started high school in distance learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and after their first year, only 73.6% were on track to graduate[Read More…]
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Education Roundup: Area student make Dean’s List, other academic honors
SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS Western Oregon University (WOU) in Monmouth ■ Kyle Babcock, Hannah Barr, Cassidy Burns, Tamerra Cervantes Carlos, Katie Chapman, Brooklyn Gilbert, Kylie Jones, Gavin Lindsay, Dawson Muggy, Mandy Reid, and Lilly Vogt. Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls ■ Peyton Andrus, Embedded Systems Engineering Tech, Harrison Boyst, Civil[Read More…]
Adolescent Literacy Framework aimed to boost reading instruction
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) recently announced the expansion of its effort to create confident and competent readers and writers with the release of Oregon’s Adolescent Literacy Framework. The framework follows the implementation of the Early Literacy Success Initiative by providing guidance and best practices for research-based literacy instruction[Read More…]
Being WasteWise: Get plugged in to school electronics recycling competition
It’s likely a safe bet you have some old electronics lying around the house. Think laptops, cell phones, cords, cables, monitors, keyboards, speakers, tablets, game consoles, remotes, or AV equipment. Maybe even VCRs! You get the point. We all have unwanted, unused, or broken electronics. If you’ve been seeking a[Read More…]
Class Acts: Creswell Middle School December students and citizens of the month
CRESWELL – The Creswell Middle School Students and Citizens of the Month are, from left: MIles Graf, Deklann Owen, Mason Cain, Silas Ornes, Olivia Latona, Allana Halsey, Tiger Smathers, Brenton Bartlett, Kellen Bolanos, Emery Kreiling, Kaelyn Brown, Samantha Shellhart, Hannah Sly, Jhoseny Canales, Caidence Johnson, Joslynne Webster. Not pictured: Alanna[Read More…]
Local reading advocate leads state’s ‘Dolly Parton’ Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD — Laurie McNichols has stepped into a new role as the state director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a nonprofit that promotes children’s reading proficiency nationwide. McNichols, previously an area director with Oregon literacy nonprofit SMART Reading, brings 14 years of experience promoting early literacy by raising awareness, building[Read More…]
Tiny Ducks in a bigger pond: Willamalane preschool ups capacity with UO support
SPRINGFIELD – Despite the gallons of annual rain in Lane County, it is considered a desert — a childcare desert. According to research conducted in 2022 by Oregon’s Early Learning Division, almost every county is regarded as a childcare desert for children ages 0-2. Lane County does a bit better[Read More…]
Rosies in the making: Students burn through stereotypes
SPRINGFIELD — Our local Rosies remember a groundbreaking time for women in the workforce. During WWII, over six million women were building planes, welding machines, assembling ships, and doing any job that had previously been held by a man. Although those women were ready to change their lifestyles in the[Read More…]
Springfield mascots celebrate Centennial Elementary’s 60th birthday
SPRINGFIELD – Centennial Elementary School celebrated its 60th birthday on Nov. 8 with a bingo night for students and families. The elementary school has been around since 1964 and has spent years connecting its community with the school. Diane Peterson, Centennial PTO volunteer and mom of two students at the[Read More…]
Creswell Class Acts: October
Creslane Elementary School Mustangs of the Month Above: Lilly, Esella, Jeremiah, Addilynn. Maverick, Calvin, Asher, Joy, Noah, Addi, Owyn, Julie, Elena, Alexander, Connor, Austen, Angel, La Tsisa, Olivia, and Londyn. Creswell Middle School Students & Citizens of the Month Notebook Connected Lane County has upcoming sessions for Youth Support Training,[Read More…]
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