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Kotek Vetoes Bill to Conduct Audit on Oregon’s Kindergarten Assessments
Gov. Tina Kotek’s first veto of the legislative session saw her break with Democrats on a bill that would have directed the Oregon Department of Education to conduct an audit on kindergarten assessments.
Portland State University Places Professor on Leave After Video Shows Her Saying, “I Am Hamas”
Ann Cudd, Portland State University’s president, released a statement on Friday condemning a faculty member for a video where the individual said “I am Hamas. We are all Hamas.”
Here’s How PPS Will Determine Which Schools Take Priority for Seismic Upgrades
A draft how the district will prioritize schools for seismic upgrades shows decisions will consider both data-driven measures of risk to buildings and equity factors.
PPS Considers Requiring Students in Jefferson Catchment to Attend the School
Boosting enrollment at Jefferson could require sunsetting the high school's dual assignment zones, which currently allow students living in Jefferson's attendance areas to enroll at other schools.
Bill Granting Striking Workers Unemployment Benefits Passes House
One of this legislative session’s most hotly debated bills passed out of the house on Wednesday morning, now one step closer to becoming law.
Report Finds Oregon “Weak” in Elementary Math Instruction
A report Tuesday from the National Council on Teacher Quality rated Oregon “weak” in math instruction, particularly at the elementary levels.
Groups Say Bill to Improve Early Literacy Initiative May Widen Disparities
Gov. Tina Kotek is asking the Legislature for $100 million more in grant funding for the early literacy initiative.
Lawmakers Call for Oregon to Stick to Its Education Accountability Commitment
As an education accountability bill advances through the Legislature, lawmakers warn without proper implementation, it won't improve student outcomes.
Portland Election Results Show the Portland Association of Teachers’ Power
The union’s victories are all the more notable since this was the first election since the teacher strike in fall 2023, which bitterly divided parents.
County Chair Reverses Course on School-Based Mental Health
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson is changing course and on board with preserving the positions she tried to chop.
Oregon Department of Education Responds to Secretary of State
The Oregon Department of Education's answers to Tobias Read’s questions suggest the governor’s education accountability bill will be critical for ODE to exercise more authority.
After Surge in Ballots on Election Day, Key Portland-Area Education Contests Tighten
A $136 million bond to fund Mt. Hood Community College is passing by a mere 11 votes. That’s .02% of the 40,265 ballots cast in that contest.
Superintendents in Oregon’s Largest School Districts Bridle at Giving Striking Workers Unemployment Benefits
Eight Oregon superintendents asked members in the Oregon House to oppose a hotly-contested bill that would guarantee striking workers unemployment benefits, citing concerns for students.
PPS Is Expanding Its Partnership With an Early Literacy Organization. But Some At-Need Students Will Lose Those Services.
The decision has raised questions about who falls through the cracks when Oregon’s largest school district chooses to direct its limited resources toward schools with the most need.
Splitt, Chase-Miller, La Forte and Engelsman Lead Portland School Board Races
In four races that could completely alter the composition of the seven-person Portland School Board, Splitt, Chase-Miller, La Forte and Engelsman lead.