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The numbers are perplexing.

Page after page, line after line, the report from the Oregon Department of Education tells us something about how our schools are doing.

The results of tests are out now.

They show how students from elementary grades to high school are doing in math, English and science.

The information will reveal if third graders are reading any better than they did last year or five years ago. The numbers will tell us what share of high school juniors are ready for college – or work.

At a state level, the numbers are so sobering the education director called for “urgency” in responding.

Gov. Tina Kotek weighed in too.

“We must double down on our commitment and collaboration to fix the gaps in our system that are failing students,” she said.

Education reporter Steven Mitchell is working on a story to share with you clearly how schools in Malheur County are performing. He’ll be asking local school leaders their reactions – and what steps they have underway to improve classroom education.

This is vital for our community. The future of Malheur County, as always, depends on students read to assume their roles in our society.

Meantime, here is some of the other news reported by your local team in recent days.

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Small invader, big impact: On quagga alert in Malheur County
The discovery of a tiny mussel in the Snake River upstream from Oregon set off alarms in Malheur County. The quagga mussel could spread fast, hammer local agriculture, authorities say.
1 Oct 2024
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Small invader, big impact: On quagga alert in Malheur County
The discovery of a tiny mussel in the Snake River upstream from Oregon set off alarms in Malheur County. The quagga mussel could spread fast, hammer local agriculture, authorities say.
1 Oct 2024
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Malheur educators report more incidents with combative students in last school year
With more than 20 Malheur educators reporting that students had attacked and injured them last year, officials say training and better communication are helping address such problems.
3 Oct 2024
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Malheur educators report more incidents with combative students in last school year
With more than 20 Malheur educators reporting that students had attacked and injured them last year, officials say training and better communication are helping address such problems.
3 Oct 2024
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Vale book group takes up Doyle tales
Readers in the Vale Book Club will discuss the stories, essays and poetry of the late Brian Doyle at their meeting Thursday, Oct. 3.
2 Oct 2024
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Vale book group takes up Doyle tales
Readers in the Vale Book Club will discuss the stories, essays and poetry of the late Brian Doyle at their meeting Thursday, Oct. 3.
2 Oct 2024
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Eastern Oregon University ends Greg Smith contract, mum about the circumstances
For 16 years, Greg Smith’s company held a contract to counsel business owners in northeast Oregon, sponsored by Eastern Oregon University. The university terminated the contract recently but officials won’t…
2 Oct 2024
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Eastern Oregon University ends Greg Smith contract, mum about the circumstances
For 16 years, Greg Smith’s company held a contract to counsel business owners in northeast Oregon, sponsored by Eastern Oregon University. The university terminated the contract recently but officials won’t…
2 Oct 2024
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Bakefelt takes top job at Four Rivers Cultural Center
Last week, the Four Rivers Cultural Center board tapped Penny Bakefelt, an Ontario city councilor, as the center’s interim executive director.
1 Oct 2024
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Bakefelt takes top job at Four Rivers Cultural Center
Last week, the Four Rivers Cultural Center board tapped Penny Bakefelt, an Ontario city councilor, as the center’s interim executive director.
1 Oct 2024
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Report finds Nyssa officials misspent more than $700,000 meant for migrant program
The long-awaited forensic audit of Nyssa’s migrant education program revealed officials misspent more than $700,000. Still, the report notes that auditors could not determine the intent of the expenditures because…
2 Oct 2024
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Report finds Nyssa officials misspent more than $700,000 meant for migrant program
The long-awaited forensic audit of Nyssa’s migrant education program revealed officials misspent more than $700,000. Still, the report notes that auditors could not determine the intent of the expenditures because…
2 Oct 2024
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Walk for Recovery set for Saturday in Ontario
A walk to raise money to treat drug addiction is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lions Park in Ontario. Ontario is one of six this month being held this…
1 Oct 2024
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Walk for Recovery set for Saturday in Ontario
A walk to raise money to treat drug addiction is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lions Park in Ontario. Ontario is one of six this month being held this…
1 Oct 2024
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Prep football: Nyssa falls to La Grande
The Nyssa High School varsity football team struggled to find its footing on Friday, Sept. 27 as they fell to La Grande, 36-12.
30 Sep 2024
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Prep football: Nyssa falls to La Grande
The Nyssa High School varsity football team struggled to find its footing on Friday, Sept. 27 as they fell to La Grande, 36-12.
30 Sep 2024
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
30 Sep 2024
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
30 Sep 2024
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Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of October 2, 2024
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of October 2, 2024
2 Oct 2024
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Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of October 2, 2024
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of October 2, 2024
2 Oct 2024

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