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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

OR: Education

School districts across the nation spend $8 billion per year on energy costs. (naraichal/Adobe Stock)

Monday, September 16, 2024

As climate change ramps up, energy efficiency helps OR schools save money

Oregon students are back in the classroom, but their classrooms might not be as energy efficient or climate resilient as they should be. As the …

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Oregon y otros 36 estados participan en el programa EBT de verano. (san_ta/Adobe Stock)
Familias elegibles en OR tienen hasta el lunes para solicitar alimentos de verano

Las familias de Oregon que cumplan los requisitos tienen hasta el lunes para solicitar los beneficios alimentarios de verano. El programa The …

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Oregon has been developing a metric on social and emotional care for children on the state's Medicaid program since 2018. (MIA Studio/Adobe Stock)
New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible

Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted …

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While many Oregon high schools already have personal finance course requirements, the mandate will now be statewide, starting in 2027. (Adobe Stock)
OR high schools to require financial literacy class for graduation

Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2027 can expect a new financial literacy course on their schedules. The class on personal finance, along with …

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Eastern Oregon University is located in the northeast Oregon town of La Grande.(IanDewarPhotography/Adobe Stock)
OR university helps region avert rural 'brain drain'

A university in eastern Oregon is figuring out ways to prevent rural 'brain drain.' Eastern Oregon University was officially designated "Oregon's Rur…

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Oregon has significantly decreased the number of children living in high poverty areas over the past decade. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)
Report: OR among bottom half of states for child well-being

Oregon ranks in the bottom half of states, at 26th, in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book …

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Semiconductor manufacturing openings are growing in Oregon. (Acronym/Adobe Stock)
Report: OR workforce grows, but gaps should be addressed

A new report analyzes the workforce dynamics in Oregon and how the state can address gaps for workers and industries. The 2024 Talent Assessment …

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Las vacantes en la fabricación de semiconductores están creciendo en Oregon. (Acronym/Adobe Stock)
Informe: Crece fuerza laboral en OR, pero hay que abordar disparidades

Un nuevo informe analiza la dinámica de la fuerza laboral en Oregon y cómo el estado puede abordar las disparidades para los trabajadores y …

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Birth through age five is a critical time for teaching kids how to read. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
OR prepares to fund early literacy efforts

Oregon is poised to distribute funds for early childhood learning and literacy. In 2023, lawmakers passed the Early Literacy Success Initiative…

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Vose Elementary is unique as a 750-student preschool through sixth-grade Spanish dual-immersion school focused on playful inquiry and habits of mind. (Adobe Stock)
OR school approaches early education with bilingual curriculum

The Beaverton School District is blazing a trail in early education through bilingual learning labs, which emphasize playful inquiry and habits of …

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Más del 21% de la población estudiantil del Portland Community College es hispana. (Adumbvoget/Wikimedia Commons)
Informe: Aumentan universidades de OR que atienden a estudiantes hispanos

El número de instituciones superiores que atienden a estudiantes hispanos en Oregon está aumentando, según un nuevo informe. …

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More than 21% of the student population at Portland Community College is hispanic. (Adumbvoget/Wikimedia Commons)
Report: OR colleges serving Hispanic students increasing

The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report. Excelencia in Education researched …

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