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A new report on child well-being ranks Oregon 16th in its family and community category. (Steve/Adobe Stock)

Report: OR Lags in Providing Education for Young People

Oregon ranks in the middle of the pack in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book ranks the …

Parts of Oregon are considered child-care deserts because of the lack of access to care. (Irina Schmidt/Adobe Stock)

Crisis of Child Care Affordability Affects OR Voters

Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…

Students are likely to continue learning remotely through the rest of the year in Oregon. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)

Remote Control: OR Teachers Comment on Schools Reopening Virtually

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The virtual challenges of remote learning are becoming a reality for teachers across Oregon. Lindsay Ray, a high-school math …

Census takers starting in May will be visiting folks who haven't filled out the Census form. (JackF/Adobe Stock)

OR Initiative Pushes for Accurate Census Count of Young Children

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregonians have started receiving notices to fill out the 2020 Census and advocacy groups want households to keep one of the most …

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Hábitos alimenticios sanos para infantes: No le hagas “Fuchi” al “Yummi” de alguien

PORTLAND, Ore. - La obesidad infantil crece en todo el país y a más del11% en Oregon, revela un reporte reciente. Los expertos dicen que …

Un pediatra de Oregon le dice a las visitas en salud son la

Los exámenes anuales ayudan a chicas y chicos a comenzar la escuela con el pie derecho

PORTLAND, Ore. - Ahora que los estudiantes de Oregon se enfilan al regreso a la escuela, una visita al médico podría ser lo que necesitan …

A new report touts the benefits for young parents of child care and home visiting programs. (SupportPDX/Flickr)

Report: Investing in Oregon's Young Parents Yields "Two-Generation Benefit"

PORTLAND, Ore. — Parenting can be a challenge for the most financially secure Oregonians, but the hardships can be even greater for young …

Advocates for child well-being say supporting parents help improve outcomes for children. (SupportPDX/Flickr)

Report: Oregon Must Lift Up Children of Color "Across the Board"

PORTLAND, Ore. – A new report reveals the persistent disparities for children of color and those in immigrant families, in Oregon and across …

Experts suggest younger children should read for at least 15 minutes a day during the summer to stave off summer loss. (dassel/Pixabay)

Keep Children Reading During Summer, Experts Say

PORTLAND, Ore. – Reading has to be a part of summer activities for kids. That's according to experts who say there's evidence of significant …

Parents and advocates for English-language learners gathered for a recent summit on Oregon's ELL programs. (Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon)

Oregon Looks to Right the Ship for English-Learning Students

PORTLAND, Ore. -- With the start of a new school year, there's renewed interest in a bill passed unanimously by the Oregon Legislature in 2015…

Children pick up new languages more quickly than adults because of the flexibility of the adolescent brain. (U.S. Dept. of Education)

Children Show Off the Bilingual Advantage

PORTLAND, Ore. - A new study of bilingual and monolingual toddlers could be reason for Oregon parents to share this story in two languages. …

PHOTO: The 2015 Progress Report issued by Children First for Oregon shows very little progress for the state's children, with too many still in poverty and lacking access to early education. Photo credit: amyelizabethquinn/pixabay.com

Progress Report for Oregon Children Notes Lack of Progress

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Progress Report for Oregon Children released today notes a lack of progress on issues connected to a child's success in life…

PHOTO: Getting more 3- and 4-year-olds into preschool in Oregon, and more kids into full-day kindergarten, are among the education priorities in Gov. John Kitzhaber's budget proposal for the next biennium. Photo credit: kali9/iStockphoto.com.

Gov's Education Outlook: Many Priorities, Not Enough Cash

SALEM, Ore. - The state budget proposal from Gov. John Kitzhaber this week sets the tone for what looks to be months of tough decisions ahead in …

PHOTO: Kids from lower-income families are more likely to escape the cycle of poverty when programs are also coordinated to serve their parents, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Photo courtesy of Bridge Meadows.

A One-Two Punch to Poverty for Oregon's Young Families

PORTLAND, Ore. - To help low-income children, help their parents at the same time to get onto more stable financial footing. That's the message in a …

PHOTO: Not every child in Oregon has much to smile about, according to new data from Children First for Oregon. The group says although the state has become more ethnically diverse, children of color don't have the nearly same opportunities for success as their white peers. Photo credit: Grady Reese/iStockphoto.

Report: Opportunity Knocks, But Not for Kids of Color in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon's quality of life is different depending on the color of a child's skin. That's the conclusion of the 2014 County Data Book…

PHOTO: A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation says only one in three Oregon children can read at grade level by the time they reach the fourth grade. Photo credit: USAG-Humphreys

Report: Two-Thirds of Oregon Fourth-Graders Struggle with Reading

PORTLAND, Ore. - Reading is the cornerstone of a good education and future success, but in Oregon and across the nation, more young children than not …

PHOTO: Peggy Armstrong, a longtime mentor in AARP's Experience Corps, works with a student at Hall Elementary in Gresham, one of 10 Portland area schools in the program. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Family Service.

Older Mentors Open Books, Hearts for OR Kids

PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregonians from two generations are learning by pairing older volunteers with children who need extra help with reading…

PHOTO: The Child Care Aware survey found the average cost for center-based infant care in Oregon is $13,452 a year; and for a four-year-old, $10,200 a year. Photo credit: iStockphoto.com.

Oregon Tops National List for "Least Affordable" Child Care

PORTLAND, Ore. - A new national survey confirms what many parents in Oregon already know: The average cost at child-care centers is the least …

PHOTO: Life is not so idyllic for half of Oregon children ages 8 and younger, who live in low-income households. A new Annie E. Casey Foundation report says states should do more to help young families attain economic stability. Photo credit: iStockphoto.com

Report: Families with Young Children Need More Support

PORTLAND, Ore. - By helping families with young children, you help the children all the way into adulthood. That's the finding of an Annie E…

Parents to OR Lawmakers: We Need Help with Affordable Child Care

SALEM, Ore. - Someone else is "minding the children" for a while this morning so parents and child-care providers can visit their legislators in …

PHOTO: The first of the seven meetings will be held at Hermiston High School.

OEIB Public Forums on School Funding Start Tonight

HERMISTON, Ore. - The Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) is asking for public input on the topic of school funding in a series of community …

Report: High-Quality Pre-K in OR Should Be Available to More

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon is getting high marks compared with most other states for the quality of its preschool programs. A new report ranks Oregon …

OEIB Plans Statewide Public Meetings on Education

BEAVERTON, Ore. - The Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) is asking parents and teachers to bring their opinions to a series of upcoming …

Grade-Level Reading Gets a 2012 Push in Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. - Schools can't do it alone, and that's why more than 150 cities and counties have pledged to make early literacy an urgent priority for …

OR Teachers Voice Concerns to U.S. Education Secretary

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon educators Wednesday night shared their concerns with the top man in the federal Department of Education. From "No Child Left …

Sencillos consejos para comenzar bien el año escolar

PORTLAND, Ore. – Un buen sueño y una mochila no tan pesada son los dos primeros factores relativos a la salud para que los niños de …

What OR Teachers Do On Their "Summer Vacation"

PORTLAND, Ore. - Many teachers in Oregon shift gears at the end of the school year - and not into vacation mode. Instead, they take on second jobs or …

Gladstone Center's Success Proves Teamwork Pays Off

GLADSTONE, Ore. - In the northwest Oregon town of Gladstone, an old supermarket has been transformed into a health care and early learning center …

El Éxito del Centro Gladstone Demuestra la Efectividad de Trabajo en Equipo

GLADSTONE, Ore. – En Gladstone, un viejo supermercado se ha convertido en un centro de cuidado de salud y aprendizaje temprano que está …

Working Parents Rally for Help with Child Care Costs

SALEM, Ore. - Lower-income parents in Oregon are looking to state lawmakers to help them afford child care so they can keep their jobs. Advocates for …

OR Educators Share Ideas for Transforming Schools

TIGARD, Ore. - Educators from across Oregon met with state and community leaders over the weekend to share ideas about how to improve schools despite …

Report: Pre-K Spared in Most State Budgets, but Not in OR

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon's pint-sized future voters and taxpayers are being shortchanged, according to a new report from the Pew Center on the States…

Updated Guidelines on Preventing Drowning Deaths for Children

PORTLAND, Ore. - The summer swimming season is here, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has revised its guidelines on how to keep children …

Nutrition Programs Up for Reauthorization as Need Continues to Rise

PORTLAND, Ore. - Thousands of people in Oregon and other Western states are sending a message to Washington, D.C., this week, declaring that more low-…

Survey: More OR Kids Fend for Themselves After School

PORTLAND, Ore. - Today is "Lights On Afterschool" day, held annually to honor the people and programs that keep kids safe and learning in the …

Fighting for Fitness Funding in OR Schools

Salem, OR – State lawmakers are being asked to expand the PEAK (Physical Education for All Kids) program – no small feat in a 'down' …

All It Takes is a Kid – and a Book

Portland, OR – If you feel the need to put on a tall red-and-white hat and make silly rhymes today, don't worry – it's Dr. Seuss' …

OR Kids: Out of School, but Still Learning

Salem, OR - Just because the school year is ending for Oregon kids doesn't mean that learning has to stop too. In fact, research shows that summer …

Oregon Educators Help Flood Victims get Back to Basics

Portland, OR - Oregon educators want to make sure schoolchildren affected by the recent floods have what they need to feel safe, which will help get …

Report Card: Oregon Gets a “D” in Kids Well-Being, But Change is in the Air

Portland, OR – Oregon gets a passing grade, but just barely, when it comes the well-being of its kids. The advocacy group Children First for …

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