A consortium consisting of the Teaching Research Institute along with Central School District, Dallas School District, Falls City School District, and Perrydale School District was awarded a $500,000 grant by the Oregon Department of Education. The consortium, Mid-Willamette Valley Promise, will collaborate to expand the ways that high school students in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties can participate in college-level classes, as well as earning college credits or certificates while attending high school. More information.