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Tips for Families Using Special Education Services During Distance Learning

By FACT Oregon Students, families and teachers are embarking on a new type of educational journey in the 2020-21 school year. With so many uncertainties, now’s a good time to […]

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The School Budget Breakdown

Public school funding is complicated. But we explain what you need to know about where the dollars come from and how they are spent....
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Build Your Kindergartner’s Love of Learning — Even If You Are Doing School Online

Encourage your child’s intellectual curiosity and get them eager to learn....
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Help Your Kindergartener Have Online Learning Success

Some tips for helping new students adjust to online learning....
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Distance-learning Resources for the Fall

Here’s where you can find free school supplies and extra support for distance learning....
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Two Things You Need to Know to Make a Plan for Day Care or School This Fall

Consider your options and your priorities when deciding on your educational options this fall....
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What to Expect in Fall 2020

FACT Oregon shares some points to consider for the school year, particularly if you have a student with an IEP....
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A Great Time for Kids to Start Saving

Opening their first savings account is another important milestone, and one that helps them build a strong financial future....
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What to Know as Day Cares Reopen

Yay, day cares are opening! But … is it OK to start sending our kids back?...
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How’s Homeschooling Going?

A snapshot of what online instruction looks like for Portland parents....
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