SELCO Steps Up Stories
Get a closer look at SELCO's presence in the community as we support students, educators, and community partners to cultivate growth and strengthen possibilities across Oregon.
SELCO Steps Up Stories
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The Inaugural Classroom Makeovers
SELCO awards nearly $42,000 to three inspiring educators chosen by the public for our inaugural Classroom Makeover program.
Meet the 2024 SELCO Scholarship Recipients
Hear from the 2024 SELCO Scholarship recipients and learn about their future plans and some fun facts in some behind-the-scenes videos during our annual luncheon.
Announcing the 2024 Creative Educator Grant Recipients
SELCO awards 44 individual educators with nearly $82,000 in Creative Educator Grants to fund their creative class projects in 2024.
Modernizing Filmmaking at Springfield High School
SELCO awards Springfield High School with a Creative Educator Grant to modernize Jill Plumb’s digital storytelling curriculum, adding new technology and equipment to the class.
Meet the 2024 SELCO Scholarship Recipients
Big changes to SELCO’s Scholarships in 2024 include increasing scholarship amounts, total scholarships awarded, and expanded eligibility for students.
SELCO Steps Up Hits Its Stride
To celebrate the launch of our reimagined and expanded community involvement program, SELCO Steps Up, we spent a week spreading goodwill to the communities we serve.
Kaitlin’s Path to Becoming an Oral Hygienist
Kaitlin Mattson, a 2023 SELCO Scholarship recipient, is completing the dental hygiene program at Lane Community College, turning a longtime dream into a meaningful career to help others.
Announcing the 2023 SPARK! Grant Recipients
SELCO awards 61 educators from 56 schools over $53,000 in SPARK! Grants (now known as Creative Educator Grants) to fund their innovative classroom projects in 2023.
A Fresh Menu of Books: How One Librarian Served Up Reading in Style
Students at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School in Eugene, Oregon are enjoying a fresh new selection of books thanks to Martha Dyer's 2022 SELCO SPARK! Creative Learning Grant.
Meet the 2023 SELCO Scholarship Recipients
SELCO awards 19 students with $2,500 scholarships and one Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship recipient with $5,000, celebrating 33 years of giving back.