Secretary McMahon tours Crook County schools as part of nationwide education tour
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Crook County High School and Crooked River Elementary School in…
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There’s Good News: You can once again watch baby chicks hatch on an OSU Extension Service livestream
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Viewers around the world can once again watch new life begin as the Oregon State University Extension Service brings back…
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Redmond, other Oregon school leaders call for funding formula changes after federal poverty data leads to cuts
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The head of Salem-Keizer Public Schools spent nearly a year painstakingly holding meetings…
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Governor Kotek issues executive order prohibiting school districts from reducing school days to cut costs
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon school districts will no longer be able to shorten the school year to cut costs,…
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‘Students first’: Dr. Joel Hoff appointed as permanent superintendent of Crook County School District following interim success
(Update: adding comments from superintendent Dr. Hoff) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion and community engagement, the Crook…
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State education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ success
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — State education officials are considering a number of new ways to measure success in…
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Robotics team ‘Chaos Theory’ from Summit High School makes history at district level
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School’s “Chaos Theory” robotics team is preparing for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas,…
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Central Oregon Community College to Host Annual Early Learning Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will…
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Problem Solvers Investigation: OSU-Cascades Chancellor Sherman Bloomer under investigation, accused of alleged sexual misconduct involving students, according to sources and documents
Sources and documents uncovered by KTVZ News appear to show that Sherman Bloomer, the dean and chancellor of Oregon State University-Cascades, is…
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Update: COCC board approves new union contract after deal averts strike
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s board of directors has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Classified…
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Looking for a classroom career? Central Oregon schools hiring at upcoming job fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Teachers and education professionals looking for new opportunities across Central Oregon will have the chance to connect…
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Update: COCC classified workers ‘resoundingly’ approve new contract, averting strike; will get raises up to 28%
More than 100 Central Oregon Community College classified workers “resoundingly” approved a new three-year contact Wednesday that includes raises of…
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Redmond schools face capacity issues as enrollment continues to rise
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is considering two proposals to change school attendance boundary lines following a 2% growth in…
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A pencil running for Oregon governor hopes to make its mark on education issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s low youth literacy rates spurred a new candidate to announce a write-in…
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Bend Fire & Rescue launches Camp Fire Axe for high school students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is inviting Central Oregon high school students to apply for Camp Fire Axe, a four-day summer fire…
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Central Oregon Community College employees prepare for strike as mediation continues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Classified employees at Central Oregon Community College could go on strike Thursday morning if ongoing negotiations with the…
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There’s Good News: Sprouts Montessori of Bend awarded $719,200 state grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sprouts Montessori of Bend has been awarded a $719,200 property acquisition grant to open a new licensed child care facility for…
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Crook County Foundation Scholarship Applications open, CCHS seniors & those seeking higher education eligible to apply
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation opened its 2026 Scholarship Applications on March 16th, offering funding opportunities for…
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Redmond School District celebrates students who were awarded academic honors by College Board
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students at Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.…
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All Oregon school districts have now implemented Gov. Kotek’s order banning cellphone use during school hours
ESTACADA, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek visited Estacada High School Wednesday to see how Executive Order 25-09 is working, now that 100 percent of…
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