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Spring break is here!
As students and teachers take a well-deserved moment to recharge, we want to be sure no one misses out on an exciting opportunity. We’ve extended the deadline for our 2026 Journalism Scholarship Challenge through May 15th, giving students extra time to submit their work.
This challenge offers a unique opportunity for 10 Lane County high school students to be published on Lookout Eugene-Springfield, with three of those student journalists receiving funding to support their future goals. We were thrilled to see the handful of applications that came in over the weekend and are looking forward to reviewing more in the coming weeks.
We’d also love to connect directly with your students. A Lookout reporter and I are available to visit classrooms to share more about the challenge, offer insight into the field of journalism, and answer any questions students may have. We hope you’ll help spread the word and encourage students to take advantage of this extended deadline.
Enjoy the break, and we’ll be back in touch next Tuesday.
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Featured Story of the Week
A young author turns her challenges into a literary triumph
By Bob Welch
March 23, 2026
Sixth grader Eliza Kelley, bullied over her Tourette syndrome, has written an acclaimed work of […]
Encouragement for Young Writers: Share your perspective, be kind
Everyone has a story worth telling—and your voice matters.
Eliza didn’t wait for the “perfect” moment or for everything to feel easy. She started with her own experiences, her imagination, and the courage to share something real. That’s where meaningful writing begins.
Your creativity can be more than self-expression—it can be impact. Stories have the power to shift perspectives, challenge assumptions, and help others feel seen and understood. When you write honestly, you create space for empathy.
And that matters, because words can either harm or heal. Bullying often grows from misunderstanding or fear of differences, but storytelling can break that cycle. By sharing diverse experiences and choosing empathy, you help build a community where people are accepted, not singled out.
Latest from the Lookout Newsroom
Here’s a roundup of recent articles you could use in your classroom. Use our Current Event Discussion Guide for an easy way to facilitate reflection on these local events. Interested in more stories? Browse all our recent coverage here.
The women of World War II reflect on their homefront service, inspiring the next generation
By Ben Botkin
March 22, 2026
A gathering in Eugene honored “Rosies,” the World War II generation of women who kept […]
Trump logging push hits home in Lane County’s checkerboard forests
By Ashli Blow
March 22, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management isn’t a distant agency for many Lane County residents — it’s a neighbor, managing thousands of acres intertwined with private land and daily life. Now, a Trump administration proposal to sharply increase logging on those […]
Behold moss, the apex predator of Oregon
By Tiffany Gee Lewis
March 21, 2026
We Oregonians can’t fool ourselves into thinking we don’t have predators. In fact, we have […]
Latest Education & Statewide News
Lilly St. Angelo is Lookout’s dedicated education correspondent. Find more education coverage from her and our partners here. Do you have a story idea for Lilly? Contact her here.
LCC Budget Committee seeks new member
By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff
March 23, 2026
The Lane Community College Board of Education is seeking applications for a vacancy on its Budget Committee.
Citing unanticipated costs, 4J says more cuts needed in ’26-27 budget
By Lilly St. Angelo
March 20, 2026
The school district expects that it will need to reduce expenses by an additional $10 million to $20 million in next year’s budget. The district had already cut $30 million during an earlier process.
After report of Cesar Chavez sexual abuse, 4J considers next steps on school name
By Lilly St. Angelo
March 18, 2026
Any name change of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School must happen through a formal process and be approved by the school board. The New York Times published an investigation into Cesar Chavez’s sexual assault of women and young girls.
Educator & Student Resources
- Free high school student memberships here
- 2026 Student Journalism Scholarship Challenge application here – APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED through May 15th, 2026
- Download the Lookout Media Literacy Guide / Current Event Discussion Guide
- Featured resource of the week: PBS Storymaker
- Download the Lookout Eugene-Springfield app in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
