Education notes

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.

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.

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.

The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators is offering the 2017 Summer Teaching, Learning and Assessment Institute and Summer Academy.

The Oregon Small Schools Association announced Amanda O’Brien as its 2017 Administrator of the Year on Thursday.

SafeOregon, a free tip line to prevent school tragedies, is trying to enroll all Oregon public K-12 schools.

Teachers can qualify for federal loan forgiveness if they teach for five consecutive years in a shortage area.

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.

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.

The Oregon Department of Education wants a diverse pool of nominees to review new materials for health and physical education.

Chemeketa Community College instructor GwenEllyn Anderson has been named Community Educator of the Year by the Oregon Association of Community and Continuing Education.

Transportation and Growth Management Program Planning Grant Application packets for 2017 are now available.

The National Foundation of Governors’ Fitness Councils’ Don’t Quit! campaign is seeking Oregon schools that demonstrate leadership in student fitness.

The Every Student Succeeds Act gives states more autonomy and greater flexibility to address local needs.

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.

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.

Schools now have another tool to keep students safe, but they have to sign up.

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.