Hello Teachers and Supporters of Education,

This week, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the impact of budget cuts and staffing changes in our local school districts. These changes are deeply personal, affecting educators who have dedicated their livelihoods to enriching the youth of this community.

I’m also mindful of what this means for students. Schools are more than places of instruction; they can also be spaces of consistency, care, and positive influence for young people. Teachers advocate, notice, and support their students, and when those roles are disrupted the impact reverberates widely. 

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Teachers grieve as 4J layoff notices go out to hundreds

By Lilly St. Angelo

May 2, 2026

Eugene School District 4J sent out emails notifying staff of layoffs, hour reductions and transfers […]

Credit: Lillian Schrock-Clevenger / Lookout Eugene-Springfield

Proposed city budget would reduce Springfield library programming and hours

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

May 4, 2026

The budget committee will review and discuss the proposed 2027 budget during public meetings Monday […]

Credit: Ben Botkin / Lookout Eugene-Springfield

New affordable housing project brings early childhood education on site 

By Ben Botkin

May 1, 2026

Officials have opened Ollie Court, which simultaneously tackles two challenges: housing and child care.

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4J and substitute union reach temporary agreement with pay increase, better conditions

By Lilly St. Angelo

May 4, 2026

The Eugene Substitute Teachers Association won a 5% increase in base pay for two consecutive […]

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Springfield school district begins search for interim superintendent

By Lilly St. Angelo

April 30, 2026

Springfield schools community members have until May 8 to give input on the interim superintendent search through a survey. The school board will screen and narrow down candidates with small stakeholder groups before having a public session to interview finalists […]

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Siuslaw schools levy would fund new high school, elementary repairs

By Will Yurman

April 29, 2026

The district on the coast in western Lane County is asking voters to approve a $139 million bond. Supporters say the benefits are worth the cost, but others say it’s extravagant.

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