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The Labor of Staying On the southern Oregon coast, becoming a teacher is less a calling than a decision about work, family, and the stubborn act of remaining.

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The Labor of Staying On the southern Oregon coast, becoming a teacher is less a calling than a decision about work, family, and the stubborn act of remaining.

We hope you enjoy.

When the Framework Isn’t Enough A way to sustain your teaching without adding more to carry

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Unlocking Rural Potential: The Power of Education to Transform Communites YouTube video by Connected Oregon Padauk Education

Whether you are becoming a teacher, teaching now, or long retired, this matters. Students often miss opportunities simply because no one told them they existed. Education is not only teaching content. It is helping young people see possibilities beyond the limits they were born into.

Teachers change lives. Stories like this show why regional universities matter. They prepare the teachers, nurses, and public servants our communities rely on. Institutions like Southern Oregon University help our region grow and develop the talent we depend on.

Navajo Nation commission issues report on Gallup schools’ disparate discipline for Native students • Source New Mexico The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission issued a report on Gallup-McKinley school discipline following public hearings at chapter houses last fall.

From a teacher education perspective, this report is a reminder that discipline is never neutral. Cultural understanding, relationships with families, and equitable policies all shape student outcomes. Preparing future teachers means preparing them to teach the communities they actually serve.

MUSIX Presents: "From Blue to Blackout" Experience an evening of raw creativity and sonic exploration as MUSIX takes the stage at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Directed by Larry Smith, this performance is the culmination of a term’s worth of "blissful chaos" within the Music Industry & Production Studies program at Southern Oregon University. From the soul-searching opening of "Blue" to the high-energy finale of "Blackout," every note performed is 100% original. Our students—a collective of performers, producers, and engineers—have collaborated in the MIP Lab to push the boundaries of genre and tradition. Whether written through meticulous notation or intuitive "by rote" improvisation, this concert showcases the future of the music industry. Where: SOU Recital Hall When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM Livestream: [Insert Ticket Info/Price] https://youtube.com/live/RCptA9oaPco?feature=share ABOUT MUSIX & the MIPS Program at SOU Students in MUSIX are performers, producers, composers, lyricists, and audio engineers. All of the music you will hear tonight is original. Over the course of every term, MUSIX members pair up, or consolidate into sub-groups to create music in a variety of ways. Some who read music will partner with those who intuit music, and vice-versa. The music is sometimes created through an improvisational, or “by rote” fashion. Other times it is completely conceived, written out and prepared by a single individual for further development and rehearsal by a band. The MIP Lab is equipped with session mixers that allow up to 5 players to plug in and monitor themselves while rehearsing. Dr. Terry Longshore, head of percussion at SOU, has mentioned gleefully that it is bit like "blissful chaos" when observing the lab full of songwriters, and two bands rehearsing at the same time in two different keys, tempos, and singers - the session mixers allow for near totally isolation through the players' headphones! All of MUSIX's compositional approaches, this music is aimed towards preparing an evening-length concert or to produce audio recordings worthy of release to the masses. Tonight's concert will feature music from our catalog and several new songs owing to our growing collective of students.

Come for music.

KCC, SOU partnership offers local pathway for education students - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 SOUTHERN ORE. — Klamath Falls Community College (KCC) is partnering with Southern Oregon University (SOU) to offer a pathway for local students seeking careers in education. The program starts at KCC,...

The School of Education is growing and proud of our students, alumni, and friends across Southern Oregon.

Learn more from Dr. Renee Owen's book, "Becoming a Transformational Leader from the Inside Out"

Six trustees appointed and confirmed to SOU Board - SOU News Two new and four continuing members have been confirmed today by the Oregon Senate to serve on the SOU Board of Trustees.

Congratulations to Christopher Geryak on his appointment to the Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees.

Student leadership matters. Christopher’s experience in student government will bring an important student perspective to the board as SOU continues serving Southern Oregon.

Home - Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon We work alongside those most impacted to advocate for systemic change and better access to food, believing everyone has the right to be free from hunger.

Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon is doing vital work so every Oregonian can access the food they need. From SNAP outreach to advocating for School Meals for All, they fight hunger with policy, partnership, and persistence. Strong communities start with food security. Support their mission.

Earl Hills, a map forward and the hammer - SOU News Earl Hills has lived through challenges and found his map forward at SOU before beginning a teaching career that leans on his experiences.

Stories like this remind us what teacher preparation is really about. Earl Hills shows what happens when someone is believed in, supported, and given time to grow. Now he is carrying that same belief into his own classroom for the next generation.

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Oregon Computer Science Teachers: The 2026 Spring Conference is April 11 at George Fox University. No cost to attend. Workshops on AI ethics, K-5 coding, cybersecurity, Unity game design, programming contest prep, and more. 8:30 to 3:00. Worth a look.

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Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT) - SOU Academic Programs The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is a teacher preparation program that leads to an Oregon Preliminary teaching license.

The job market feels unstable because it is. Teaching isn’t. Schools need people, not algorithms. Education offers long-term security, real benefits, and local impact. Applications are open now for a Master’s in Teaching. If you want work that lasts, look to the classroom.

Oregon teacher named 2026 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year OCUSD 220’s Courtney Gaulrapp has been named the 2026 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to Courtney Gaulrapp of Oregon School District 220, named 2026 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. This recognition reflects sustained excellence, collaboration, and deep commitment to students and community.

Educators are seeing language gaps that go beyond dyslexia, accelerated by COVID disruption. This article argues AI tools like Dysolve may address core language processing fast and affordably. Is this the right role for AI in schools, or a risky shortcut?

The SOU School of Education stands with the Ashland High School community during this time of loss. We grieve alongside families, students, and educators, and honor the strength of those supporting young people through unimaginable difficulty.

Principal/Professional Administrator License PAL/Pro-AL, formerly IAL/CAL SOU’s School of Education offers programs for the Principal Administrator License (PAL) (previously called the Initial Administrator License (IAL) program) and the Professional Administrator License (...

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SOU’s Principal Administrator License prepares educators for real world leadership through a hybrid, cohort based program. 18 months. Built for working educators.
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I Am A Rural Teacher: Kailyn Hoesman - Monmouth, IL Kailyn celebrates Place- Based learning in rural schools and communities

Excellent profile on a rural teacher in Illinois.

Home The Rural Schools Collaborative builds sustainable rural communities through a keen focus on place, teachers, and philanthropy.

This is the kind of work Southern Oregon University was built to stand with. Place rooted learning. Teachers at the center. Equity, relationships, and real doing in rural communities. The vision of Rural Schools Collaborative aligns cleanly with SOU’s public mission and history.