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New Analysis Links Oregon’s Short School Year and Chronic Absenteeism to Lagging Academic Performance

A new ECONorthwest analysis finds that Oregon’s short school year and rising absenteeism are hurting student achievement, prompting fresh calls in Salem for statewide reforms.

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Systems Upgrade Mar 4
Federal Trial Examining Alleged Iran‑Linked Assassination Plot Draws Local Security Questions Mar 4
House Panel Opens Inquiry Into Rep. Nancy Mace’s Reimbursement Claims Mar 4
Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington Mar 4
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