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EPA approves $2 million for cleanup of former landfill site, OSU-Cascades’ planned Innovation District

May 28, 2023 2:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

State lawmakers OK’d $10 million for project last year SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday $8.24 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of seven brownfield sites in Oregon, including a former construction landfill that’s the future site of OSU-Cascades’ Innovation District. Oregon’s communities will receive

Five Redmond elementary schools receive Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries grants

May 28, 2023 12:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John Tuck Elementary, M.A. Lynch Elementary, Sage Elementary, Terrebonne Community, and Vern Patrick Elementary schools are five of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million

Redmond Proficiency Academy graduates 153 seniors from Class of 2023

May 28, 2023 11:52 am KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During commencement ceremonies held on Wednesday, May 24, Redmond Proficiency Academy graduated 153 seniors from the Class of 2023, including 33 valedictorians. “Graduation is hands down my favorite time of the year, as it’s the culmination of years of hard work for our graduates and an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments

Gov. Kotek forming council with goal to improve teacher preparation, boost early literacy efforts

May 27, 2023 1:35 pm KTVZ News Partners

As part of her ongoing efforts to boost literacy rates across Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday she will form a council to develop recommendations to raise the bar on elementary educator preparation for reading and writing instruction.

Tumalo Community School Principal Samuel Platt named OnPoint Credit Union’s first ‘Gold Star Educator of the Year’

May 26, 2023 3:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Friday the four winners of the 2023 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year award, including the principal of Tumalo Community School:

Registration opens for OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for high school students

May 25, 2023 8:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, an annual program for high school students that includes classes, outdoor recreation experiences in Central Oregon and an introduction to college life.

Crook County School Board member Gwen Carr resigns due to head injury; applicants sought for vacancy

May 25, 2023 7:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

Crook County School Board member Gwen Carr has announced her resignation effective Friday, June 9th. Carr says she recently suffered a serious head injury and needs to focus her attention on recovering.

‘Senior prank gone wrong’ occurs at Culver High School, confirmed by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

May 25, 2023 5:22 pm KTVZ

An elaborate senior prank at Culver High School last week has sent some ripples through the Class of 2023.

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to deliver COCC’s commencement address June 17

May 25, 2023 2:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer will serve as commencement speaker at Central Oregon Community College’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, at the Bend campus’s Mazama Field. A reception follows the ceremony; tickets are not required for guests. For the 2022-23 academic year — fall through summer — the

OSU, Baylor researchers report breakthrough in computer chip energy efficiency that could cut data center power use

May 24, 2023 10:59 am KTVZ News Partners

Researchers at Oregon State University and Baylor University say they have made a breakthrough toward reducing the energy consumption of the photonic chips used in data centers and supercomputers.

Bend Education Association awards $1,000 scholarships to 15 graduating Bend-La Pine students

May 23, 2023 4:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

Last week, the Bend Education Association and its members awarded $15,000 to graduating students of Bend-La Pine Schools in support of their future educational endeavors.

Redmond schools make secondary curriculum available for public preview

May 23, 2023 3:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Redmond School District is inviting community members to preview secondary curricula that will be recommended for adoption to be implemented next school year.

Oregon independent colleges, universities report $3.5 billion in yearly economic impact

May 23, 2023 10:09 am KTVZ News Partners

TUALATIN, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities’ members annual economic impact to the state of Oregon is $3.5 billion for Fiscal Year 2020-21, according to a new report by Lightcast. Additionally, students’ average annual rate of return is 12.5%. The Alliance’s twelve member colleges and universities are committed to providing high-quality education

Salute to Seniors: Bend Tech Academy’s Class of ’23 is small, close-knit

May 22, 2023 8:43 pm KTVZ - News Team

Our next Salute to Seniors for the Class of 2023 focuses on Bend Tech Academy at Marshall High School, where students relish the smaller class sizes and hands-on learning in CTE, career and technical education.

Oregon House OKs, sends governor legislation to require fentanyl education in schools

May 22, 2023 2:42 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Fentanyl Education Bill, SB 238 A, passed the House Thursday, with 59 yes votes and 1 excused absence, after passing the Senate last month 28-1, and heads to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk for signature. It mandates the development and implementation of a fentanyl education curriculum in Oregon schools.

La. ship launch marks milestone in OSU-led construction of new US oceanographic research vessels

May 22, 2023 10:03 am KTVZ News Partners

HOUMA, La. (KTVZ) – The first of three new oceanographic research vessels dedicated to advancing marine science along U.S. coasts was successfully launched Thursday. The ship, R/V Taani, is being constructed as part of a project, led by Oregon State University and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, to provide scientists with valuable new

Bend-La Pine Schools announce 3 new elementary school principals, asst. principal

May 19, 2023 3:49 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday the selection of three principals and one assistant principal for three elementary schools, effective July 1.

COCC names Michael LaLonde VP of finance and operations

May 18, 2023 5:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday that following a national search, the college has selected Michael LaLonde, former president and chief executive officer at Deschutes Brewery, to assume the role of vice president of finance and operations.

Marc Zollinger named Bear Creek Elementary School interim principal

May 16, 2023 9:27 am KTVZ News Partners

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Tuesday that Marc Zollinger has been hired to be the Interim Principal at Bear Creek Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.

OSU report finds public funding helped boost available child care slots in Oregon since 2020

May 16, 2023 12:26 am KTVZ News Partners

Available child care slots for young children in Oregon grew by almost 5% from March 2020 to December 2022, thanks in part to increased public funding for child care, a new report from Oregon State University found.

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