All in Education

The Next Door’s 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop Series is Here

“New this year, we’re excited to present the workshop, “An Introduction to Popular Education”. This is a 4-hour overview of the history of Popular Education. Come see why The Next Door has adopted this teaching method and learn facilitation skills you can use in your meetings, classroom, community events, and more. As an added bonus, our September workshop will be held in-person at our TNDI office!” said TNDI.

Seed to Supper Gardening Classes Begin Feb 22nd

The first class series in the Seed to Supper gardening classes begin this week on Feb. 22 in Sherman County! Seed to Supper is a free, comprehensive beginning vegetable gardening curriculum designed for adults gardening on a budget.  The course highlights practical, low-cost techniques for building, planning, planting, maintaining and harvesting a successful vegetable garden.  

TDHS Alumni Guide Seniors: Embrace Risks, Manage Time, and Thrive in College

College. Come January, it’s on the minds of teens across the country as student applications roll out and college letters start rolling back in. In an effort to guide this year's seniors through the exciting yet challenging transition to college life, recent TDHS graduates returned to The Dalles High School (TDHS) to share what they've learned from navigating the real world experience of attending college.

Community Resources Offer Classes on Employment, Health and Finances

This month, we're highlighting several important community initiatives and programs. From new opportunities for youth and adults to essential training for healthcare workers and resources for families, there's valuable information available for all. We encourage you to read on and find out how you can participate in or benefit from these offerings. Stay informed and get involved in making our community a better place for everyone.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEND -TDHS Girls X-Country takes district... again

As the silly string descended on their sweat and rain-soaked hair, the Riverhawk runners took in the moment at the 4A-2 Tri-Valley Conference Championship at McIver Park in Estacada. The memory of last year’s District and State championship had haunted this year’s teams like a specter - and it seemed a new championship was the best way to relegate old expectations to the past.

Column: Local Grads Make the World A Better Place Episode 9; Meet Jorge Barragan

It takes family and good schools - A major factor in Jorge Barragan’s success is that people in The Dalles know and trust him. The 2010 TDW High School grad is big on giving back to our community. He is one of the few Spanish-speaking realtors in the gorge. He’s also a member of Rotary and the MCMC Health Foundation. His Wife, Chelsea coaches soccer and Jorge helps out. Win, Win, Win, Win….