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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Jim Hanlon, Assistant Superintendent at Chico Unified School District, talks to students interested in finding a teaching job at the Education Hiring Fair in the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Trenton Taylor

California school districts visit Chico State for Education Hiring Fair

Trenton Taylor // March 11, 2019

Chico State's Career Center hosted roughly 100 school districts across California for the Education Hiring Fair Saturday morning. Students currently in Chico State's credential program, along with those...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Arming teachers won’t stop mass shootings

Nicte Hernandez // March 3, 2018

In the wake of another mass shooting, politicians are conflicted on what policies to pass. They are committed to organizations but they also have voters pulling them another in another direction. At a...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Association for science teachers offers students opportunities

Danielle Cortes // January 30, 2018

The National Science Teachers Association had its first meeting of the spring semester Monday.Mark Newton, Facility Advisor for the NSTA, led the meeting. Professors and students were welcome to join and...

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Trump cuts education budget, limiting student choices

Karen Limones // January 29, 2018

Deep cuts to education funding may affect schools throughout the country. The Trump administration will allocate $1.4 billion to expand vouchers in public and private schools. According to The Atlantic,...

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Students should grade teachers

Jeff Guzman and David Molina // September 13, 2016

When it comes to school, the force that drives most people to do well and give a strong effort is the final letter grade. Making sure that you are learning something from a class is more important, but...

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Stop ignoring low-income neighborhoods

Brittany Mcclintock // April 19, 2016
When the rich are greedy and don't bother funding low income areas, it really hurts the people who live there.
John Grant talks about students' excuses.

The best and worst homework excuses at Chico State

Nick Bragg // April 6, 2015
The Orion interviewed Chico State students to find out some of their most interesting homework excuses, from "my dog ate my homework" to "I just forgot."
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Teaching shouldn’t be a backup career plan

Allison Galbreath // February 2, 2015
Teachers play an incredibly significant role in the lives of their students, and the job deserves more respect than it's given.
Take time to talk with teachers

Take time to talk with teachers

Julianna Eveland // September 22, 2014
Office hours aren't only for class-related questions.

Professor to lead arts education program

Nicholas Carr // December 18, 2013
The Northeast California Arts project offers K-12 teachers educational programs and learning materials.
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