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Education notes

2021 Education Notes
  • OSBA summary of the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear case
    Tuesday, June 29, 2021
    The court declined to take up the appeal of a Virginia school district in a long-running case about the right of a transgender student’s restroom use.
  • OSBA summary of the U.S. Supreme Court school decision
    Thursday, June 24, 2021
    A school district may only regulate off-campus student speech in certain circumstances.
  • OSBA objects to testimony gag
    Thursday, April 22, 2021
    OSBA has written legislative leaders to strenuously object to the co-chairs’ refusal to take school board members’ oral testimony at public state budget hearings.
2020 Education Notes
  • ‘Making the Most of Summer’ webinar will offer ideas for student opportunities
    Tuesday, May 26, 2020
    Summer programs carry extra weight this year after the spring’s education disruption.
  • Early Learning Account applications due today
    Monday, May 4, 2020
    Student Success Act money is available to support high-quality early child care and education.
  • ODE invites student insights for Oregon leadership
    Friday, April 24, 2020
    The Oregon Department of Education has created a website to share conversations with students related to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Grant available for organizations supporting African American students
    Wednesday, January 29, 2020
    The African American/Black Student Success Plan grants deadline is Feb. 14.
2018-19 Education Notes
  • Talented and Gifted conference celebrates neurodiversity
    Tuesday, October 1, 2019
    The Oct. 26 conference focuses on the unique needs of twice-exceptional students.
  • OSBA model handbooks and calendars available for 2019-20
    Tuesday, April 30, 2019
    Model student and staff handbooks and calendars are available for the 2019-20 school year on the OSBA website.
  • Talented and Gifted conference presents national education expert
    Monday, September 10, 2018
    Breakouts for educators and parents at the Oct. 20 conference include sessions on creativity and development.
  • Be College Ready offers free school supplies, chance to win $100 college savings plan
    Tuesday, August 21, 2018
    The Be College Ready program is offering free school supplies to encourage elementary-age children to begin thinking about college.
  • Joint Interim Committee on Student Success work groups announce policy goals
    Thursday, August 16, 2018
    The three work groups — Students Ready and Able to Learn, College and Career Readiness, and High Quality Classrooms — are addressing specific areas of public education to help narrow the committee’s focus.
  • Eugene conference will examine workforce development
    Friday, August 10, 2018
    WORKing Together 2018 will explore local and national workforce best practices, emerging trends and innovative approaches.
  • Thursday webinar will explain school employee wellness grant opportunity
    Tuesday, May 8, 2018
    OEA Choice Trust is offering grants to promote and support public school employees’ health.
  • Peer reviewers needed for districts’ Measure 98 plans
    Tuesday, March 6, 2018
    Districts and charter schools must submit a four-year plan to receive Measure 98 funds.
  • Threat assessment webinar to offer techniques for keeping students and staff safe
    Thursday, February 22, 2018
    “Behavioral Threat Assessment for Safer Communities,” a free webinar, will explain factors associated with violence and offer techniques for assessing and reducing risks.
  • Seminar will aid Measure 98 planning
    Wednesday, February 21, 2018
    A March 16 seminar at Marylhurst University will look at ways to implement Measure 98 and improve graduation outcomes.
  • Kindergarten assessments data show tie between early learning and later success
    Thursday, February 8, 2018
    For the first time, Oregon has data from third-grade assessments of students who also took the kindergarten assessment.
  • Summer meal program needs sponsors to reach more of Oregon
    Thursday, February 1, 2018
    The Oregon Department of Education is seeking partners to help expand the Summer Food Service Program, a federal nutrition program for young people when school is out.
  • OSBA conference will address changes in state and federal laws affecting bond campaigns
    Monday, January 8, 2018
    Changes in federal tax laws and Oregon election rules will affect school bond campaigns in 2018.
  • Nominations sought for inaugural “Oregon School Board Member of the Year”
    Thursday, January 4, 2018
    OSBA will award one outstanding board member who is making a difference in his or her community.
2017 Education Notes
  • School Board Recognition Month will honor passion, dedication
    Tuesday, December 26, 2017
    School board members work hard supporting student achievement, and the annual recognition offers communities a way to say thank you.
  • PERS Side Accounts Workshop to address districts’ options
    Wednesday, December 13, 2017
    The Jan. 17 PERS Side Accounts Workshop will explore how districts can bring down their Public Employees Retirement System costs.
  • Summit in Salem will broaden conversation about career technical education
    Tuesday, December 12, 2017
    The Feb. 1-2 event will feature sessions on topics such as best practices for student success, innovative programs and millennials in the workplace.
  • Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference explores every stage of bonding process
    Tuesday, December 12, 2017
    The Feb. 9 Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference covers everything from getting the community on board to designing the right buildings to writing up the contracts.
  • Application process begins for 2018-19 Measure 98 grants
    Tuesday, November 28, 2017
    The High School Success Fund (Measure 98) grant process for the 2018-19 school year will be more detailed than the simple form for this year.
  • More than $100 million in grants and scholarships available
    Monday, November 13, 2017
    Students can apply for up to 40 awards with one application; deadline is March 1.
  • Oregon will honor regional teachers of the year
    Friday, November 3, 2017
    A regional teacher of the year will be honored in May from each of the 19 Oregon education service districts.
  • OSBA creates app to navigate convention sessions
    Monday, October 23, 2017
    The convention app allows attendees to plan ahead and build a personal schedule of education sessions.
  • Updated “Public Meetings Law” handbook available to OSBA members
    Monday, October 23, 2017
    OSBA has added new information and legal references to the plain-language guide for school board members.
  • Concussion records request requires schools’ attention
    Tuesday, October 17, 2017
    OSBA attorneys have offered guidance for a recent public records request from InvestigateWest.
  • Video contest for high school students encourages young worker safety
    Thursday, October 12, 2017
    The video must emphasize the importance of speaking up and use the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition contest’s theme of “Speak Up. Work Safe.”
  • Public employees can learn more about retirement plans
    Wednesday, October 11, 2017
    Retirement Expo ’17 offers retirement resources and information for all state and local public employees.
  • Teaching With Purpose Conference explores culturally responsive teaching
    Friday, October 6, 2017
    "Touching the Spirit to Heal the Spirit: A Call to Culturally Responsive Practice" will be held Oct. 13-14 in Portland.
  • Webinar to answer last-minute questions on CTE Revitalization Grant applications
    Wednesday, October 4, 2017
    The deadline to apply for the CTE Revitalization Grant grant is Oct. 15.
  • Program honors valuable work by student volunteers
    Tuesday, September 26, 2017
    The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is searching for the nation’s top student volunteers.
  • OSBA Board of Directors position open
    Monday, September 18, 2017
    Candidates for Position 7 (Clackamas) on the OSBA Board of Directors must be nominated by Sept. 29.
  • Oregon Health Authority compiles guides to dealing with smoke
    Thursday, September 7, 2017
    The Oregon Health Authority offers health and safety tips for the wildfire season.
  • Campaign for first “Oregon’s Kid Governor” kicks off
    Thursday, September 7, 2017
    The civics education initiative invites students to learn about how government works by experiencing a real campaign.
  • Webinar offers ways to improve school attendance
    Thursday, September 7, 2017
    September is Attendance Awareness Month. Data show school attendance is associated with graduating high school.
  • Grants available to support charter schools sharing best practices
    Thursday, August 31, 2017
    The Oregon Department of Education will hold a webinar Sept. 8 to provide information on applying for the Dissemination Subgrant.
  • Free webinar focuses on importance of consistently getting students to school
    Tuesday, August 29, 2017
    Presenters will share examples of successful approaches to reducing chronic absenteeism.
  • ODE asks what report cards on schools should look like
    Thursday, August 17, 2017
    The Oregon Department of Education is redesigning its report cards on schools and districts, and it is asking interested people to take an online survey to help guide the work.
  • Charter school planning grant application made easier
    Friday, August 4, 2017
    The federal government has awarded Oregon $8.79 million for grants for the development of public charter schools, and ODE is taking requests for proposals.
  • Three Oregon schools getting $100,000 fitness centers
    Thursday, August 3, 2017
    Neil Armstrong Middle School in Forest Grove, Weston Middle School in Weston and Oaklea Middle School in Junction City have been selected by the Don’t Quit campaign to receive $100,000 fitness centers.
  • SafeOregon tip line is growing, but organizers want to reach more students
    Wednesday, May 17, 2017
    SafeOregon, a free tip line to prevent school tragedies, is trying to enroll all Oregon public K-12 schools.
  • ODE outlines work of Quality Education Commission
    Monday, May 15, 2017
    The commission issues reports every two years outlining what steps Oregon should take to meet its 40-40-20 goals, and the cost of doing so.
  • Chemeketa instructor named Community Educator of the Year
    Friday, May 5, 2017
    Chemeketa Community College instructor GwenEllyn Anderson has been named Community Educator of the Year by the Oregon Association of Community and Continuing Education.
  • Need for teachers opens loan-forgiveness opportunities
    Monday, March 13, 2017
    Teachers can qualify for federal loan forgiveness if they teach for five consecutive years in a shortage area.
  • SafeOregon tip line
    Wednesday, February 1, 2017
    Schools now have another tool to keep students safe, but they have to sign up.
  • Safety training for young workers
    Thursday, January 5, 2017
    Workers younger than 25 are twice as likely to be injured on the job as older workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Past Education Notes
  • COSA offers varied summer academy
    Tuesday, July 18, 2017
    The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators is offering the 2017 Summer Teaching, Learning and Assessment Institute and Summer Academy.
  • Input wanted for Oregon education strategies
    Wednesday, May 17, 2017
    The Chief Education Office invites Oregonians to join a conversation on Gov. Kate Brown’s 2017 education policy initiatives: Senate Bill 182 and Senate Bill 183.
  • Candidates sought for review of physical education materials
    Monday, May 8, 2017
    The Oregon Department of Education wants a diverse pool of nominees to review new materials for health and physical education.
  • Grants available for transportation projects
    Thursday, April 13, 2017
    Transportation and Growth Management Program Planning Grant Application packets for 2017 are now available.
  • Three schools can earn $100,000 fitness centers
    Wednesday, February 22, 2017
    The National Foundation of Governors’ Fitness Councils’ Don’t Quit! campaign is seeking Oregon schools that demonstrate leadership in student fitness.
  • Oregon Department of Education seeks comment on ESSA plan
    Wednesday, February 15, 2017
    The Every Student Succeeds Act gives states more autonomy and greater flexibility to address local needs.
  • Internship available in Merkley office
    Friday, February 10, 2017
    The full-time job lasts 10-12 weeks in the summer and includes conducting research, drafting memos, attending briefings and hearings, and assisting congressional staff.
  • Town Halls give public voice in budget debate
    Thursday, February 2, 2017
    The Legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Committee is offering the public a chance to weigh in about the state budget. Starting Feb. 10, town halls will be held in Salem, Portland, Hermiston, Madras, Ashland, Eugene and Tillamook.
  • 2018 TELL Oregon Survey
    Thursday, December 14, 2017

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