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How do we restore confidence in Oregon's public schools? | Letter to the editor

I agree with much of Joshua Purvis’s comments in his Lookout Eugene-Springfield column about public school accountability. I would also like to see the comparative statistics about class size between the higher rated school systems and Oregon’s. When our son began kindergarten in Eugene School District 4J, there were 10 students in his half-day class […]

Higher education and the long shadow of Oregon Ballot Measure 5

One tuition increase did not fundamentally change the system. Neither did the next. But over time, the cumulative effect has been profound. Public higher education slowly evolved from a broadly funded public good into something increasingly financed by students.

UO assistant football coach charged with DUII, reckless driving after downtown collision

The university, in a statement, provided no details about any possible disciplinary action taken against running backs coach, Ra’Shaad Samples.

Charitable giving under the new tax law: Why planning matters more than ever

For many business owners and families, charitable giving is an important part of supporting the causes and organizations that matter most to them. Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, however, many taxpayers are now reconsidering how charitable contributions fit into their broader tax planning strategy. While the new law […]

Projected budget deficit takes center stage at UO trustees meeting

About 400 fewer out-of-state students are expected to enroll at University of Oregon next autumn, compared to this past fall, a trend that is part of the reason for the projected budget shortfall.