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Oregon Secondary Education News
This page covers middle school and high school curriculum, graduation requirements and the high school experience in Oregon. Reporting follows the programs, academic standards and administrative changes that shape learning for students across the state.
Recent news
October 26, 2026
Oregon Awards $6.4 Million for CTE ProgramsState officials are distributing funding to 51 schools to support career-ready training for over 20,000 students.
October 26, 2026
Elisa Warner Shapes Educational Planning in OregonThe veteran planner leads facility development projects across school districts throughout the state.
October 23, 2026
Oregon School Districts Weigh Potential ClosuresPortland and Salem-Keizer districts propose closing schools following steady declines in student enrollment.
October 21, 2026
Oregon Updates High School Graduation RequirementsThe state is adding mandatory coursework in civics, finance, and career skills for high school students.
October 21, 2026
Oregon Opens Annual Student Workplace Safety ContestHigh school students in Oregon are invited to create digital media promoting heat-illness prevention for young workers.
October 13, 2026
Oregon Released 2025-26 Student Assessment ResultsStatewide student proficiency improved across math, English, and science in the 2025-26 academic year.
October 9, 2026
Eva Varga Named Oregon Regional Teacher of the YearThe state education department honored the North Bend educator for her work in English language development.
October 6, 2026
Nate Jackson Named 2026-27 Oregon Teacher of the YearThe Willamette High School educator earned the state honor for his commitment to student inclusivity and success.
October 1, 2026
Oregon Commission Requested Increased School FundingThe state's education body proposed multi-billion dollar budget hikes for classrooms.
September 28, 2026
Oregon Student Attendance Has IncreasedState schools recorded higher attendance rates following a three-year effort to address chronic absenteeism.
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Oregon reporting spans student graduation rates, changes to state curriculum requirements, school-level program initiatives and student wellbeing initiatives. Coverage extends from the capital to the rural counties where the needs of the student population vary greatly. Graduation requirements often serve as a focal point for state policy discussions and public debate. Changes in academic standards and school funding models remain the most frequent drivers of secondary education news across the state.