As voice-activated devices transition from homes to classrooms, dozens of teachers now lead spelling practice, present history lessons and interact with their students in new ways.

A group of educators has revived the nondigital adventure game as a fun way to teach students decision-making and critical-thinking skills, while they work collaboratively and creatively.

State auditors released a blistering review of Oregon's education department and Portland Public Schools, its largest school district, recommending that legislators take a hard look at how administrators spend existing money as they consider significant new educational investments sought by Gov. Kate Brown.

The partial federal shutdown may be ongoing, but federal support of school breakfast and lunch is available "well into March," according to a new advisory from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Meantime, state agencies are expected to administer child nutrition programs in accordance with federal statute and regulation.