COCC’s Preview Day gives local high schoolers a taste of college life
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High schoolers from all across Oregon got a look at their futures Friday during Preview Day at Central Oregon Community…
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Lava Ridge Elementary students get free helmets, learn about bike safety with fun ‘Train Your Brain’ program
This spring, more than 2,000 third graders throughout Central Oregon are learning about brain injury prevention and helmet safety through the Train…
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Problem Solvers: New legislation would notify schools of level 1 and 2 sex offenders visiting school
The Oregon House Committee on Judiciary held the first hearing Monday on legislation introduced by Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, to keep more sex…
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Five Central Oregon schools earn prestigious RAMP certification for excellence in school counseling
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five Central Oregon schools have achieved a distinguished milestone in school counseling, earning the coveted Recognized…
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Gabe Pagano named to new Bend-La Pine Schools position, director of student activities and athletics
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabe Pagano, Principal of Cascade Middle School, has been selected as Bend-La Pine Schools’ Director of District Activities…
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Deschutes County Solid Waste, local students team up to to raise awareness about plastic pollution
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While much of the conversation around plastic pollution focuses on recycling and cleanup efforts, these approaches address the…
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Oregon Department of Education lists student literacy, math projects ending early due to federal funding cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education said Tuesday it has received formal notification from the U.S. Department of Education that…
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Looking forward: COCC’s Preview Day to host hundreds of high schoolers
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s…
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Averting a ‘failure of communication’: Bend Rep. Emerson Levy’s House-passed bill could make schools safer
Alyssa’s Law (HB 3083), legislation that requires Oregon school districts to consider installing a panic alarm system in their schools, consisting…
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‘Incredibly disheartening’: COCC hit by loss of $3 million in expected federal funds for Madras Campus expansion
(Update: Adding video) Project still due for completion by next January; school will seek other funds MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent continuing…
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Veteran, Project Recover leader Derek Abbey to speak at OSU-Cascades’ 24th commencement ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Derek Abbey, a retired military veteran and president and CEO of a nonprofit that helps repatriate the remains of U.S. service…
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OSU, Korean researchers advance effort to turn spent coffee grounds into food packaging
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University and South Korean researchers say they have made a key advance in turning spent coffee grounds into…
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High Desert ESD names Jihan Nelson executive director of Special Programs
The High Desert Education Service District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jihan Nelson as the new Executive Director of Special Programs.…
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Redmond changing school speed zone signs to flashing lights; drivers need to slow down to 20 mph when they flash
City of Redmond Public Works crews will begin updating 18 school zone speed limit signs this month, moving to a system where drivers need to slow…
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Uncertainty looms over Central Oregon schools as U.S. Department of Education could be shut down
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to end the U.S. Department of Education, saying he was giving power back to the states: “My…
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President Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Education Department
WASHINGTON (NBC) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon…
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President Trump expected to sign executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
(CNN) — President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order on Thursday to start the process of dismantling…
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Crook County HS Culinary Team captures second state title in three years; now it’s on to Nationals
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County High School Culinary Team has once again demonstrated their culinary prowess, capturing their second state…
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Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program earns outstanding rating in national inspection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)— The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program has become the first in the nation to receive an “outstanding” rating under new federal…
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Watch a spring tradition take wing: See chicks hatch on OSU Extension’s popular livestream this week
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – For the 12th year, the world can watch chickens hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service live stream.…
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