Portland metro area school districts look for ways to trim budgets
By Nicole Dungca, The Oregonian
July 03, 2010, 7:00AM
Although districts statewide handed in their adopted 2010-11 budget figures Wednesday, most are still looking for ways to slash spending. Across Clackamas County, schools are dealing with their constraints in varied ways. Full story »
As school districts cut back, library assistants take on an increasing load
By Wendy Owen, The Oregonian
July 03, 2010, 4:00AM
Parents and educators objected this spring when school boards in Forest Grove and Tigard-Tualatin proposed cutting back the assistants, who some administrators say are essential. Full story »
Southeast Portland's Marysville School tries to rise from the ashes
By Molly Hottle, The Oregonian
July 02, 2010, 11:44AM
Plans to rebuild sections of the school are in the works, but district officials said budget cuts could delay the progress. Full story »
Portland, Medford high school students receive national awards in skills competition
By Molly Hottle, The Oregonian
July 02, 2010, 11:20AM
Four Oregon students take home top honors from a national competition sponsored by SkillsUSA. Full story »
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David Douglas' music education earns high honor
By Andrew Maddocks, The Oregonian
July 01, 2010, 5:08PM
The David Douglas school district earned a "Best Communities" award from a national music nonprofit for the size, quality and funding of its music education program. Full story »