Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides

by Ty Davison | Jun 4, 2024 | News & Commentary

Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides – oregonlive.com: A chorus of Jewish leaders, teachers and parents are expressing outrage with the Portland Public Schools teachers’ union for hosting a pro-Palestinian advocacy...

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement

by Ty Davison | May 16, 2024 | News & Commentary

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement  • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon has finally caught up to the many other states that require high school students to pass a personal finance course as a graduation requirement with a  landmark...

Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry

by Ty Davison | May 6, 2024 | News & Commentary

Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry – Salem Reporter: A group of Willamette University students are occupying the Putnam University Center on campus, demanding the university divest from the U.S. arms industry which...

Republican lawmakers blast policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete as girls

by Ty Davison | Apr 18, 2024 | News & Commentary, Sports

Republican lawmakers blast policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete as girls • Oregon Capital Chronicle: All 12 women Republican lawmakers in the state Legislature are calling on the head of the Oregon School Activities Association to change its...

U.S. Rep. Salinas backs legislation to increase, expand mental health care in public schools

by Ty Davison | Apr 16, 2024 | News & Commentary

U.S. Rep. Salinas backs legislation to increase, expand mental health care in public schools  • Oregon Capital Chronicle: U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas is pushing legislation that would expand health services offered in public schools – with the goal of...