Education and Training

Oregon Wins $20 Million In Federal Early Learning Funds

Rob Manning — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:08:30 +0000

Oregon learned Thursday it’s getting more than $20 million from the federal government to improve preschool education.

Idaho School Bans ‘Like Water For Chocolate’ For Sexual Content

Jessica Robinson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:06:19 +0000

A school district in southwest Idaho says the book “Like Water for Chocolate” is inappropriate for high school sophomores. It’s banning the book from the curriculum.

Will Your 4-Year-Old Graduate College? OSU Study Offers A Clue

Rob Manning — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:01:02 +0000

One of the key indicators of whether a student will go on to finish college shows up before the child even starts kindergarten. That’s the conclusion of new research from Oregon State University.

Wash. Supreme Court Blocks Warrantless Searches By School Cops

Gabriel Spitzer — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:57:00 +0000

A teacher or principal doesn’t need a warrant to search a student. But a police officer working in a school does, according to a new ruling from the Washington Supreme Court.

Federal Report: Northwest College Completion Rates Stall

Rob Manning — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:30:46 +0000

Young adults in the Pacific Northwest are becoming less likely to hold college degrees, according to a federal report released Thursday.

A new report from the U.S. Department of Education shows that across the country, the share of 25 to 34-year-olds with college degrees crept up from 2009 to 2010. But that’s not the story in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

State Board Officially Hires New UO President

Rachael McDonald — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:04:29 +0000

The State Board of Higher Education has formally hired Michael Gottfredson to lead the University of Oregon. He was appointed president Friday.

Dr. Gottfredson has been a senior administrator at the University of California, Irvine for 12 Years. He says his first order of business is to get to know the University of Oregon better.

“There’s one overwhelming impression, great enthusiasm for the University of Oregon from every quarter: faculty, students, community," Gottfredson says. "I had very high expectations and they have been exceeded in every way.”

Michael Gottfredson Picked As Finalist For UO President

Rachael McDonald — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:44:10 +0000

Dr. Michael Gottfredson has been selected as the finalist for the new president of the University of Oregon.

Gottfredson has served as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of California Irvine since 2000. He is an expert in criminology. Oregon University System Chancellor George Pernsteiner calls Gottfredson an academic leader of distinction.

"That's a great combination for Oregon," Pernsteiner says. "Somebody who is committed to higher education and has a track record of real success and is able to work collaboratively with the other elements of education in this state for the betterment of the state and its citizens."

Oregon Higher Ed Board Raises Tuition For Most Students At State Schools

April Baer — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:40:28 +0000

Oregon's Board of Higher Education voted Friday to raise tuition for most students at state supported schools. The increases vary from place to place. And for Portland State University, for example, the adjustment means a 1.4 percent reduction in tuition and fees. But for Southern Oregon University, it's a 9.9 percent increase in tuition.

University system staff pointed out that the state has cut funding for higher education by 16 percent for the coming fiscal year.

Board members like Lynda Ciafetti say they saw few options.

Oregon Governor's Pick For Education Chief Comes With Long Resume

Chris Lehman — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:05:06 +0000

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's pick for the state’s new education chief is so far winning praise from school leaders. But Rudy Crew’s lengthy career includes many clashes with local school officials. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman reports:

Kitzhaber wants Crew to be in charge of re-shaping the state's education system from pre-school through college. Crew has worked in some of the nation's largest school districts, such as New York, Miami and Tacoma. Crew says he knows he has a challenge ahead of him in Oregon.

Honorary Degree: What Is It Good For?

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:48:07 +0000

At graduation ceremonies across the Northwest this spring, a handful of people will receive what are known as “honorary degrees.” Typically, they’re awarded to distinguished humanitarians, writers and entrepreneurs. But correspondent Jessica Robinson wanted to know what, if anything, you can actually do with an honorary degree.