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New Elementary Attendance Areas Approved

Bend-area attendance areas will take effect starting next fall
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Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Shay Mikalson approved the location of the new Bend-area elementary school attendance areas on Jan. 29. The attendance areas are meant to help with enrollment and prevent overcrowding at the schools.  “These new elementary attendance areas will balance enrollment and reduce pressure felt at the district’s overcrowded elementary schools while providing […]

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Vote!

Here’s a rundown of the contested races you’ll be voting for in the midterm May election
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Stay tuned for the Source’s endorsements in the contested races, from here until election day, May 16. Measure 9 -114 Administrative School District No. 1: Bonds for New Schools, Safety Improvements, Classroom Renovations and Preservation Shall Bend-La Pine Schools build schools, renovate classrooms, and improve safety by issuing $268.3 million in general obligation bonds? If […]

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Side Notes 10/5-10/12

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Eastside Coalition Pushes for 27th Street Path A coalition of neighborhood associations representing the Old Farm District, Larkspur and Mountain View neighborhoods are asking the city to address bike and pedestrian safety along 27th Street. A project is currently underway to lay new sewer lines under 27th Street between Highway 20 and Reed Market Road. […]

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Fixing Our Schools

The Oregon PTA calls for the State to address billions in overdue repairs—but where’s the money coming from?
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When Bend teacher Travis Overley was a student teacher at Bend High School, teaching in front of a class of more than 40 students was common. At Bend High, however—one of the oldest buildings in the Bend-La Pine School District—Overley says it wasn’t just the size of the classes that stood out. “Kids are sitting […]

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