http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=368 This is the syndication feed for Oregon Department of Education News. Education A listing of Oregon Department of Education news. http://www.ode.state.or.us/images/rssnews.gif http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1296 http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=8840 <i>Students get extra support to earn college credits while in high school <br/> <br/> (Salem, Ore.)</i> - Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton and Apex Learning® today announced a new partnership that will provide Oregon public high school students with access to online Advanced Placement* test preparation at no cost to the school or student. Starting this winter, Oregon students will have access to a range of tools and resources to help them better prepare to take, and succeed in, their AP exams. This initiative is tied to Governor Kitzhaber’s education reform efforts and the urgent need to ensure all students are prepared for college and career in order to meet our state’s 40-40-20 goal. <br/> <br/> "I am committed to investing in kids and in schools so that Oregon students have the resources they need to succeed in a 21st century economy," said Governor Kitzhaber. "Programs that give high school students the opportunity to accrue college credit are key to making post-secondary education more accessi ...MORE Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:31:00 GMT 8840 30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 19 20 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday