Oregonian Ed Team

For those of us who consider the end of the school year the start of summer, this fun poll asks us to consider other options:

Which is the official start of summer in Oregon? It tends to rain in June and dry out in July so should the official start of summer in Oregon be Independence Day?

We're giving readers a look at different high schools that excelled in some aspect of helping students earn diplomas. Check out these 10 schools that hit new heights.

10 Oregon high schools with the best graduation rates In data released this week, Oregon schools achieved the biggest year-over-year improvement in the statewide graduation rate since the current, more accurate measurement system was instituted eight years ago. Here are the top performing schools.

New leadership for Portland Public Schools could be right around the corner. Are you ready? Optimistic?

Next Portland superintendent could be picked this month Board members of Portland Public Schools have already interviewed five candidates and will interview a sixth Wednesday, Chairman Tom Koehler said Tuesday. The goal is to winnow the candidate pool down to three finalists, who would then go through a lengthy interview process next week, he said.

Such very sad news out of Reed College...

Reed student dies of injuries suffered in apartment blaze Mara Gibbs, the Reed College student who managed to call 911 before she was overwhelmed by the weekend fire in her Southeast Portland apartment, died Tuesday. Gibbs suffered extensive injuries in the fire and was being treated at Legacy Emanuel...