A program launched at Oregon State University–Cascades and in partnership with Central Oregon Community College aims to increase the number of child care and early learning workers in Central Oregon.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Higher Education Coordinating Commission is excited to announce that the application is now open for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant for 2022-23, a new state financial aid program supported by the Oregon Legislature’s 2022 historic investment in equitable college access and success for tribal students. The Oregon Tribal Student Grant is expected
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It’s been three years now since Phyllis and Scott Eckstein of Bend had the worst day of their lives, losing their two sons in a tragic crash while they were on the way to work. Now, they want to create a lasting legacy for the sons they cherished by starting a scholarship fund, to help other young Central Oregon men and women train for similar jobs.
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Community members are invited to test drive a Bend-La Pine school bus on an obstacle course, enjoy a free pizza lunch and get a job interview on the spot during interactive transportation job fairs hosted every Thursday in May.
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Gov. Kate Brown visited Bend’s North Star Elementary School on Monday in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Supporters of Oregon State University-Cascades came together last Wednesday to raise more than $42,000 for student scholarships during Dam Proud Day, the university’s annual day of giving and engagement. More than 130 community members, alumni of OSU and OSU-Cascades, parents, faculty and staff contributed. “The generosity we saw on Dam Proud
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Central Oregon Community College announced Monday the establishment of a new regional workforce resource, the Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development.
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After a two-year in-person hiatus caused by the pandemic, Central Oregon Community College’s annual Central Oregon Summer Spanish Immersion language and cultural program is returning June 21-24, and will be held for the first time at the college’s Redmond campus.
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Oregon State University announced a collaboration Thursday that assists Amazon employees in Oregon in pursuing a college degree by enrolling in OSU courses on campus and online.
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The Redmond School District announced Wednesday it has selected Cyndi Ganfield as the next principal of Terrebonne Community School.
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The Bend-La Pine School Board held a work session Tuesday evening to get an understanding and a sense of how students are feeling about school by taking a look at their YouthTruth survey answers.
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Just in time for pending high school graduates who are considering summer plans, a newly announced “four free credits” special offer at Central Oregon Community College will allow in-district, Class of ‘22 grads to try a college class completely free.
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Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with free community events in May, including a virtual book discussion group on “Not Quite Not White: Losing and Finding Race in America,” by Sharmila Sen, beginning May 6, and a film viewing and discussion about the award-winning documentary “Rabbit in the Moon” on May 20.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In observance of Earth Day on Friday, students in Bend-La Pine Schools are celebrating the day with some creative and meaningful activities to promote sustainability and bring awareness to caring for the planet. “Sustainability has long been important to Bend-La Pine Schools and it’s great to see students from elementary to
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Leaders on the Bend-La Pine School Board fielded questions on bus driver shortages, graduation ceremonies, racial issues and school curriculum during a listening session Thursday evening at Caldera High School.
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Prom season is making a comeback, after a two-year pandemic pause. This will be Bend Tech Academy at Marshall High School’s second prom in four years but the first since 2019.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is pleased to announce that students Chyna Kennedy, Jasmine Yegge and Quinlan Crowe were selected to represent the college on the Oregon Community College Association’s 2021 All-Oregon Academic Team. The students received their honor at the OCCA’s annual conference held in Sunriver last week, with COCC President Dr. Laurie
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The Redmond School District announced Monday it has selected Evan Grant as the next principal of Obsidian Middle School.
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Crook County High School students and staff packed the gymnasium Monday morning to cheer, applaud and celebrate Principal Michelle Jonas as she was named one of Oregon’s top education leaders. The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators selected Jonas as Oregon’s High SchoolPrincipal of the Year for 2022.
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While other Central Oregon high schools return to in-person events like prom and graduation after two years of COVID disruption., Realms High School is hosting its first ever-prom on Friday.
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