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Friday, July 23, 2010

Oregon school computer labs overwhelmed by demands on students | OregonLive.com

Oregon school computer labs overwhelmed by demands on students | OregonLive.com

Oregon school computer labs overwhelmed by demands on students

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By Wendy Owen, The Oregonian

July 23, 2010, 5:10PM
Mandatory computerized state testing and federal requirements that students to be "technologically literate" have created a log jam as computer labs are consumed for days or weeks at a time. Schools have little money to purchase more computers or maintain the ones they have. Full story »

Beaverton schools will see changes in leaders, staff

By Melissa Navas, The Oregonian

July 23, 2010, 11:40AM
Turnover comes from assignments to fill vacancies and jobs made vacant by leaves and retirements Full story »

In the game of life, father's success inspires son

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By Larry Bingham, The Oregonian

July 23, 2010, 11:03AM
Carey Grayson never imagined he'd play games for a living. He never dreamed he'd invent a game about Portland's bridges. And he never foresaw how his passion for games would inspire one of his kids. Full story »

For Portland schools, new plan means layoffs, but not as many as feared

By Molly Hottle, The Oregonian

July 22, 2010, 6:55PM
The district will cut the equivalent of 139 full-time positions and spare PE as long as Congress comes through with $6 million to help save teachers. Full story »