Children's unique ways of reasoning offer lessons for learners of all ages

A letter-writer compared Trump to Narcissus. Here's another comparison. | Letter to the editor

I agree with the sentiment of the recent letter to the editor in Lookout Eugene-Springfield by Hal Huestis comparing the president to Narcissus, the figure from Greek mythology. I am reminded of another cautionary tale from the more recent past, Molière’s “The Misanthrope,” about aristocrats and their proclivity to address every front with lawsuits, countersuits […]

I've taught Eugene students for two decades. It's never been harder.

I've been a teacher for more than 20 years, and it's never been harder to teach than it is right now. People play blame games about why our schools are struggling, but that misses the nuance of what's really happening.

Back-to-back record highs bake Eugene; Autzen field hits 155 degrees

Eugene set record highs on consecutive spring days during a heat wave, peaking on Graduation Day, with the surface of the field at Autzen Stadium reaching 155 degrees.

The meals are free. Steve Gibson’s music is, too 

About 15 years ago, Eugene resident Steve Gibson picked up his guitar and started singing at The Dining Room, a restaurant for residents who are unhoused or just in need of a healthy no-cost meal. Thanks to Gibson, dozens of musicians now perform there every month.

Spreading their wings: Kindergarteners end year with excitement

As kindergarteners finish their first year of public school, a teacher says the children seem to have been less affected by COVID than some previous years' classes.