California has spent billions to fight homelessness. The problem has gotten worse.

by Ty Davison | Jul 13, 2023 | News & Commentary

California has spent billions to fight homelessness. The problem has gotten worse | CNN: California has spent a stunning $17.5 billion trying to combat homelessness over just four years. But, in the same time frame, from 2018 to 2022, the state’s homeless...

REI to close only Portland store, citing break-ins, theft

by Ty Davison | Apr 17, 2023 | News & Commentary

REI to close only Portland store, citing break-ins, theft – oregonlive.com: The outdoor retail giant REI Co-op announced Monday that it plans to close its store in Portland’s Pearl District early next year, citing an increase in crime and theft. In in...

In Portland, plans to overhaul private fundraising for public schools will have to wait – again

by Ty Davison | Apr 14, 2023 | News & Commentary

In Portland, plans to overhaul private fundraising for public schools will have to wait – again – oregonlive.com: …Under the current system, schools in wealthier, typically whiter enclaves with foundations that are able to raise significant sums via...

Local schools to install refuges for teachers, staff to address stress, fatigue

by Ty Davison | Apr 14, 2023 | News & Commentary

Local schools to install refuges for teachers, staff to address stress, fatigue – Salem Reporter: Teachers at about a dozen schools in the Salem-Keizer School District soon will get a place to retreat when the day’s work seems overwhelming. Backed by a health...

Schools hiring emergency teachers for special education, potentially violating federal law

by Ty Davison | Apr 13, 2023 | News & Commentary

Schools hiring emergency teachers for special education, potentially violating federal law – Oregon Capital Chronicle: More than 130 emergency licensed teachers are filling in as special education instructors in Oregon this year, shortchanging thousands of...