Welcome resource Meyer grant offers opportunity for local youth, economy Career-connected learning opportunities for Douglas County youth got a huge boost in November with the announcement of a Meyer Memorial Trust grant of nearly $250,000 to Umpqua Community College, in partnership with Douglas County Partners for Student Success.
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Crusade accolade Gwen Soderberg-Chase of DCPSS named Champion of Youth A favorite scene from the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” has given us the legacy of a great quote: “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” In the movie, the wizard had a secret to
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Focus on the future AmeriCorps members help local students shape post-graduation plans Multiple conversations ricochet through Phoenix Charter School’s Future Business Leaders of America classroom on a fall morning. Teens are exploring personal finance websites, creating posters for a holiday party at the local senior center and talking
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