Gov. Tina Kotek has named seasoned education policy makers Melissa Goff and Pooja Bhatt to lead improvement efforts for schools and early childhood initiatives.
Schools
State takes migrant program recruiting away from Nyssa over abuses
An investigation underway for months into the Nyssa School District is continuing. The state recently revoked the district’s ability to run a money-making migrant education program.
Treasure Valley College honors longest serving employee
TVCC’s board honored its longest-serving employee, custodian Gilbert Martinez, who has been with the college for 50 years.
New hoop tournament draws strong crowd, 10 teams to Adrian
Adrian HIgh School hosted a new Eastern Oregon Alumni Tournament, drawing 10 basketball teams on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The boys and girls titles went to Jordan Valley.
TVCC brings in recruiting firm to help find a nursing director
As Treasure Valley College aims to help address the shortage of nurses across the state, a nationwide shortage of nursing faculty has made it difficult for the college to find a director for its nursing program.
Audit: Community colleges need more oversight after performance, enrollment declines
The Secretary of State’s Office said the commission in charge of Oregon’s 17 community colleges needs to improve student achievement and access, as graduation rates and enrollment decline.
Taking ‘Christmas’ out of school program title not a violation, Vale board decides
The Vale School Board turned down complaints that school officials violated district policies when the word “Christmas” was left out of the title of the performance in Vale but not Willowcreek.
Oregon, Idaho wrestlers converge on Nyssa High School for annual Calhoun Classic
Six local girl wrestlers had top finishes at the Calhoun Classic Saturday, Dec. 10. Three local boy wrestlers also claimed top spots in the tournament.
Nyssa Elementary School students deliver Christmas cheer at concert
PHOTOS: Nyssa Elementary School presented its annual Christmas concert at the high school Thursday, Dec. 8.
Jordan Valley gathers for holiday meal, Santa and a local play
The small town of Jordan Valley enjoyed a big-time holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 3, with a Christmas meal, music and a play. The event was hosted by Integra Delamar.