AVID learners

AVID learners

Yoncalla implements new program to help students succeed Yoncalla School District has implemented an innovative program this school year aimed at engaging students and better preparing them for life after graduation. Using Measure 98 funding allocated for career and college readiness programs, the district has introduced AVID, or

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Using nature to nurture

Using nature to nurture For Eastwood fifth-graders, STEAM is a natural fit Asking students to read about rain forests or steelhead migration is all well and good, but at Eastwood Elementary School in Roseburg, teachers can make their lesson plans really come to life. Fifth-grade teacher Camron Pope,

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Extravaganza will be STEAM bonanza

Extravaganza will be STEAM bonanza

Extravaganza will be STEAM bonanza Event at UCC to offer fun-filled learning opportunities Members of Douglas County Partners for Student Success and the Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub have been brainstorming, collaborating and preparing to make this month’s STEAM Extravaganza at Umpqua Community College a smorgasbord of brain-tickling learning

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Connections close to home

Connections close to home

Connections close to home Students explore career possibilities at Con-Vey Keystone Travis Pritchett remembers back to when he was a student sitting in an algebra class, convinced he would never need to use the math skills he was learning. Now, as plant manager at Con-Vey Keystone in Roseburg,

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