No experience needed; scholarships available The PP&R EAGLE caddies from the 2025 season pose at Waverly Country Club on a sunny day in early 2026. (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation) Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is now accepting applications for the three-year Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment (EAGLE) Caddie Program. This unique program gives current ninth-grade students the chance to gain valuable work experience, earn money over the com

Learn about scholarships and get expert guidance Photo courtesy of Clackamas Community College Clackamas Community College invites students and their families to attend the CCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshop on April 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the college’s Oregon City campus in the Wacheno Welcome Center. This event is designed to help students navigate the financial aid process, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), ORSAA (Oregon Stu

Clark College 2026 Address Highlights Achievements and Challenges LtoR: PTK Student President, Lindsey Quiroz; College President Dr. Karin Edwards; ASCC Student President, Alijah Machida Clark College President Dr. Karin Edwards delivered the annual State of the College address on March 12 in Gaiser Student Center. The address provides an opportunity to share the progress, challenges, and vision guiding the college forward, offering an overview of the institution’s current pr

New awards program celebrates leadership & innovation across Clackamas County Photo courtesy of Clackamas work district Clackamas Education Service District is inviting nominations for its first annual Mission Awards, a new opportunity to celebrate the people who make a lasting difference for students, schools and communities. Created to recognize excellence aligned with Clackamas ESD’s mission and values, the Mission Awards honor individuals whose work reflects leadership, s

Group Invests $50M to Elevate Child Care, Elder Care in 2026 Races Children draw in one of the classrooms at the Children’s Promise Centers child care center in Albuquerque, N.M., April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File) (AP) An advocacy group seeking to expand support for child and elder care says it plans to spend $50 million to boost Democrats in key congressional races, aiming to tie the rising cost of caregiving to the nation’s broader affordability debate. T

A Children and Financial Literacy Virtual Discussion Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A Family Focus  on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12pm to 1pm EST. This virtual discussion is prepared for parents, educators, and school leaders who want to support healthier money conversations with

Breaking barriers and building young leaders REAP Students (Photo courtesy of REAP Inc.) What began in 2001 as a bold vision to amplify youth voices has materialized into one of the Northwest's most impactful youth serving organizations. This year, REAP celebrates 25 years of breaking down systemic barriers, developing young leaders, and fundamentally reshaping how schools and communities support students across the region. From its Portland roots, REAP has grown into a regio

Federal action raises questions for programs People gather for a news conference at the state capitol in St. Paul Minn., on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (AP Giovanna Dell’Orto) (AP) The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series of fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents. All 50 states will be impacted by the review, but the Republ

Funds aimed at programs improving student outcomes Y.O.U.T.H. (Courtesy of Oregon Community Foundation) The Oregon Community Foundation announced $720,000 in new grants to 30 Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits across Oregon, many located in North and Northeast Portland. The grants are designed to strengthen organizations that improve outcomes for Black students statewide. Through its Black Student Success Initiative, the Oregon Community Foundation has supported culturally l

A campaign to Make Critical Upgrades to Increase Usability Terry and Cheryl Holden Momentum is soaring for the $3.35 million campaign to transform Molalla High School’s Burghardt Sports Complex. Philanthropists Terry (class of 1968) and Cheryl Holden have pledged a transformational $500,000 gift. The Holden’s are splitting their gift with $250,000 supporting the major capital improvements and $250,000 going to an ongoing maintenance fund, ensuring that the facility remains in