MailTribune.com Headlines: Education

Bergreen stepping down as superintendent this month

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:16:12 -0400

PHOENIX — Ben Bergreen will retire as superintendent of the Phoenix-Talent School District this month, capping a 36-year career in education that saw him teaching students in lock-up, heading special education programs, and leading the district...

Gravon says farewell to lifetime in education

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:00:35 -0400

CENTRAL POINT — After a nearly four-decade career in education, outgoing School District No. 6 Superintendent Randy Gravon likes to joke that he's "been going to school for 56 years."

College-bound student numbers reflect state trend

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:00:29 -0400

Oregon has a long way to go, Southern Oregon especially, to meet the state's goal of sending 80 percent of high school graduates to post-secondary schools, local educators say.

Eagle Point debates arming school staff

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:46:03 -0400

The Eagle Point School District is considering arming some of its staff members as a way to better protect students from school violence.

A voice for SOU

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:45:59 -0400

Shane Boyd always knew he'd graduate from college.

Protesters march in support of SOU food-service workers

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:40:58 -0400

ASHLAND — Fifteen food-service workers at Southern Oregon University face the possibility of losing their status as public employees, a prospect that prompted fellow union members into hold a demonstration.

Bidding farewell

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:11:16 -0400

People who know Juli Di Chiro only as the serious, suit-wearing superintendent of the Ashland School District would have been surprised to see her Thursday night.

State funds, more property tax revenue aid P-T school district

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:30:31 -0400

PHOENIX — Projected increases totaling more than $1.5 million in state aid and property tax revenue will come just in time for the Phoenix-Talent School District, which has exhausted its reserves.

School gardens: growing and learning

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:36:08 -0400

It's surprisingly quiet during lunchtime at Jackson Elementary School's campus garden.

SOU may find itself in a bind financially

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 02:00:43 -0400

Southern Oregon University President Mary Cullinan is concerned that a restructuring of the state's higher education system being debated in the Oregon Legislature could harm SOU.

Drawn to Succeed

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 03:00:32 -0400

There were many times when North Medford High School honor student Ariel Statchwick could have felt defeated.

Bill requiring U.S. flags in state public schools is likely to pass

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 03:00:30 -0400

A bill by state Rep. Sal Esquivel requiring American flags in classrooms of every public school, including charter schools, apparently will become law, but a requirement for a daily pledge of allegiance to the flag has been written out of the legislation.

On her own

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 02:35:19 -0400

Bonnie Wood wasn't the least bit scared when she made the decision to leave her tiny, rural hometown halfway through high school to start her junior year in Ashland.

Hard-earned college help

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:05:48 -0400

For three students at Eagle Point High School, a Ford Family Foundation scholarship will mean they'll be the first in their families to go to college.

A heart for big challenges

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 03:25:24 -0400

CENTRAL POINT — When she dons her white cap and gown tonight and walks across the stage with fellow Crater Comets, 18-year-old Adriana Hillard won't be thinking about the bout of homelessness her family faced when she was young, a learning...

A 2020 Vision

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:01:24 -0400

More than 1,000 members of the 2020 graduating class streamed out of the Central Medford High School gymnasium Wednesday afternoon.

AHS teens disciplined for hazing

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:26:17 -0400

Three Ashland High School football players who faced charges of felony coercion against teammates during a summer football training camp will not be required to face a judge in juvenile court.