Oregon Department of Education updates 'Back to School' guidance "Kids really need the socialization especially after the last year, when everything was locked down." Posted: Jul 23, 2021 6:50 PM Posted By: Mike Cerullo EUGENE, Ore. -- As the 2021-22 schoolyear approaches, the Oregon Department of Education has updated its 'Ready Schools, Safe Learners' guidance for districts to follow as they prepare to welcome students back inside the classroom. The guidelines require all districts to offer full-time, in-person instruction for all students every day of the week. "Kids really need the socialization especially after the last year, when everything was locked down," said Barbara Iseli, who has grandchildren in Eugene's 4J school district.