Saturday, July 3, 2010

Portland metro area school districts look for ways to trim budgets | OregonLive.com

Portland metro area school districts look for ways to trim budgets | OregonLive.com

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

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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

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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

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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 »