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Jane Vaughan
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JPR
Southern Oregon University received $15 million from the Oregon Legislature to address immediate financial problems, but leaders warn the school still faces major long-term challenges and possible structural changes.
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Robin Linares/Oregon Capital ChronicleMore than 350 Oregonians, veteran elected officials and newcomers alike, filed to run for statewide, congressional and legislative offices by Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline. -
Courtesy of Otto Schell, Oregon PTA/PicasaEducation bills on immigration, attendance and some emergency funding moved forward, as big school funding questions remain unanswered.
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Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images North AmericaA federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates. -
Annabelle Gordon/AFP via Getty ImagesMany TSA workers received no money in their paychecks Friday as the partial DHS shutdown drags on. Fees paid by airline passengers keep piling up, even as airport security officers work without pay.
Oregon Institute of Technology
The number of Oregon high school students enrolled in career and technical education courses has grown by more than 15% over the past five school years.
Stephani Gordon
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OPB
Kevin Neri
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Pool / Statesman Journal
Kristyna Wentz-Graff
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OPB
Florence Middleton
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CalMatters
California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.
Roman Battaglia
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JPR News
Roman Battaglia
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JPR News
Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
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CalMatters
Eric Thayer, File
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AP Photo