Natalie Pate
Natalie Pate is a reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting, a JPR news partner. Her reporting comes to JPR through the Northwest News Network, a collaboration between public media organizations in Oregon and Washington.
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Voters largely reject school measures on November ballot, with some wins scattered throughout OregonVoters across Oregon were asked to approve taxes to help local schools at a time when districts throughout the region are facing substantial budget shortfalls. According to initial election returns, Oregonians, in many cases, said 鈥渘o.鈥� -
Summer break is almost over, and with it comes the end of summer school. Oregon lawmakers invested $30 million in this season鈥檚 efforts, focusing on education programs with the highest needs. -
Like any group, members of Oregon鈥檚 Jewish communities hold diverse views on the protests seen here and across the country, as well as on the war abroad. Many feel afraid, anxious and isolated. -
In most Oregon districts, students missed school more often than the national average last year. However, nearly 20 districts matched the national average. Some saw improvements. -
Last spring鈥檚 graduates were just starting high school when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. Now, we鈥檙e seeing a glimpse into how the last few years have impacted them. -
Portland Public Schools and Portland Association of Teachers announced a tentative deal Sunday evening. Students are set to return Monday. -
Students, educators and families are preparing for a historic year in Oregon schools. -
Oregon school districts are preparing their annual budgets this spring. They have to adopt them by the end of June.But until a schools budget is passed, districts won鈥檛 know how much money they鈥檒l have. -
Public schools statewide are required to provide free tampons and sanitary pads for all students. But a bill introduced in Oregon鈥檚 2023 legislative session seeks to change that. -
Two Oregon senators are inviting young people to committee meetings, asking them to talk about the environment, child welfare and other issues -
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing a budget that represents an historic high in school funding during a time of historic need. But some K-12 and higher education experts argue it isn鈥檛 enough. -
Over the next five months, legislators in Oregon will consider more than 100 proposals that could impact hundreds of thousands of students statewide.
