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Nov. 2023: The school district announced that schools would remain closed, adding that it’s unable to meet what it describes as the costly demands of the teachers union. Read the full story here.

Oct. 2023 (update coming online and on air via OPB and NPR in 2024): ‘The Teacher Show’ is a stand-up comedy showcase packed with jokes told by real-life educators. Read the full story here.

Oct. 2023: The policy, similar to what’s in place at several other Oregon districts, requires teachers to get approval to discuss current topics where there is ‘honest disagreement.’ Read the full story here.

Oct. 2023: Lionel Clegg is a former Woodlawn student himself, now in his 25th year teaching at the Northeast Portland school. Read the full story here.

Sept. 2023: Lawmakers said the Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools Act would replicate local education programs such as Beaverton School District’s Fake and Fatal campaign. Read the full story here.

Sept. 2023: Construction begins next year at Jefferson High School and Portland Public Schools officials have a plan in place for students to attend Marshall High for three years. But Jefferson families say Marshall isn’t a valid option at all. Read the full story here.

June 2023: A bill that would establish Oregon’s child care budget for the next two years was progressing at the Capitol as the Republican walkouts continued. Advocates warned it wasn’t enough. Read the full story here.

March 2023: A state House bill to provide a pot of money to feed all of Oregon’s K-12 students two meals a day is in flux amid federal changes. Read the full story here.

March 2023: A legislative proposal would require schools to alert parents, guardians and employees of safety threats. Read the full story here.

A proposal passed unanimously by the state House on Monday would require schools to teach the history of Jewish people and their contributions to society. Read the full story.