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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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From Reflection to Publication: Students Chronicle Their Experiences in ‘Preserve the Narrative’

Students at Cascade Middle School in Eugene OR published a COVID-era story anthology thanks to Judy Tacchini’s 2021 SELCO Creative Educator Grant project, Preserve the Narrative.   

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Presenting the 2022 SELCO Scholarship Recipients

SELCO marks the 32nd anniversary of its scholarship program by awarding 19 students $2,500 scholarships and one student with a $5,000 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship.

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Announcing the 2021 SPARK! Creative Learning Grant Recipients

SELCO awards 64 educators from 55 schools with over $54,000 in SPARK! Grants (now known as Creative Educator Grants) in 2021.

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Presenting the 2021 SELCO Scholarship Recipients

SELCO awards 19 individuals with $2,500 scholarships and debuts its $5,000 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship for an additional student in 2021.

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Announcing the 2020 SPARK! Creative Learning Grant Recipients

SELCO awards 47 educators with over $42,000 to help fund innovative class projects in 2020 through its SPARK! Grants (now known as Creative Educator Grants).

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Presenting the 2020 SELCO Scholarship Recipients

SELCO celebrates the 30th anniversary of its scholarship program, awarding 20 graduating seniors with $2,500 scholarships in 2020.

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Announcing the 2019 SPARK! Creative Learning Grant Recipients

SELCO awards 56 educators with nearly $48,000 to help fund innovative class projects through SPARK! Grants (now known as Creative Educator Grants) in 2019.  

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Lights, Camera, Learning! Digital Media Grant Brings Student Stories to Life

Students at Santiam Junior and Senior High School are bringing stories to life with new digital media equipment funded by SELCO educator grants.  

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Presenting the 2019 SELCO Scholarship Recipients

SELCO awards $50,000 in college scholarships to 20 high school students throughout Oregon, increasing individual scholarships from $1,500 to $2,500.

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support