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Oregon schools to require, receive masks for start of year
The state is expanding its mask requirement to include all children five and older, a step initially announced by Gov. Kate Brown at a press conference Wednesday morning. That includes schools.

Salem-Keizer Superintendent Says Board 'Discounted' Police Encounters For Students Of Color
A petition circulated by Salem student group Latinos Unidos Siempre asks the district to remove police from school and also calls for the removal of school board members for recent actions.

Furloughed Educators, School Employees Across Oregon Not Receiving Promised Pay
School employees still haven't received the weekly $600 and unemployment benefits included in Oregon's Work Share program.

Q&A: What To Expect As Oregon Starts To Reopen
The majority of Oregon’s population still lives under a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. But residents of 31 mostly rural counties will see restrictions begin to ease on Friday. Here's what you need to know.

Oregon’s Already Fragile Childcare System Faces Uncertain Future
In Oregon, 1,700 of the state’s roughly 4,000 licensed child care centers are shut, with preschool teachers and daycare staff losing their jobs.
15 Books To Find And Start Right Now
We've thrown in a brief (sometimes abstract) synopsis, page length, fun facts and even queried some of OPB's familiar contributors to help curate your new reading splendor.

As COVID-19 Clears Campuses, Oregon Universities Prepare For Budget Crisis
Oregon’s public universities and community colleges are losing an estimated $130 million this spring because of coronavirus.

Are You Still Your Child’s Teacher? Here Are More Resources To Help You Through.
The state of Oregon has released guidance for "distance learning," and school districts are working on plans. Here's help for parents in the meantime.

Oregon Education Officials Seek Waiver Of Statewide Standardized Testing
Oregon is requesting a federal waiver from state assessments this year because of extended school closures related to the coronavirus outbreak.

Oregon Colleges Cancel All Spring Semester In-Person Classes, In-Person Commencement
Following an executive order from Governor Kate Brown, more than a dozen of Oregon's colleges and universities will offer remote classes for the entire spring term.