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Education notes
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Concussion records request requires schools’ attention
Tuesday, October 17, 2017OSBA attorneys have offered guidance for a recent public records request from InvestigateWest.
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Video contest for high school students encourages young worker safety
Thursday, October 12, 2017The video must emphasize the importance of speaking up and use the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition contest’s theme of “Speak Up. Work Safe.”
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Public employees can learn more about retirement plans
Wednesday, October 11, 2017Retirement Expo ’17 offers retirement resources and information for all state and local public employees.
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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.
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Webinar to answer last-minute questions on CTE Revitalization Grant applications
Wednesday, October 4, 2017The deadline to apply for the CTE Revitalization Grant grant is Oct. 15.
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Program honors valuable work by student volunteers
Tuesday, September 26, 2017The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is searching for the nation’s top student volunteers.
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OSBA Board of Directors position open
Monday, September 18, 2017Candidates for Position 7 (Clackamas) on the OSBA Board of Directors must be nominated by Sept. 29.
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Oregon Health Authority compiles guides to dealing with smoke
Thursday, September 7, 2017The Oregon Health Authority offers health and safety tips for the wildfire season.
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Campaign for first “Oregon’s Kid Governor” kicks off
Thursday, September 7, 2017The civics education initiative invites students to learn about how government works by experiencing a real campaign.
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Webinar offers ways to improve school attendance
Thursday, September 7, 2017September is Attendance Awareness Month. Data show school attendance is associated with graduating high school.
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Grants available to support charter schools sharing best practices
Thursday, August 31, 2017The Oregon Department of Education will hold a webinar Sept. 8 to provide information on applying for the Dissemination Subgrant.
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Free webinar focuses on importance of consistently getting students to school
Tuesday, August 29, 2017Presenters will share examples of successful approaches to reducing chronic absenteeism.
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ODE asks what report cards on schools should look like
Thursday, August 17, 2017The 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.
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Charter school planning grant application made easier
Friday, August 4, 2017The federal government has awarded Oregon $8.79 million for grants for the development of public charter schools, and ODE is taking requests for proposals.
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Three Oregon schools getting $100,000 fitness centers
Thursday, August 3, 2017Neil 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.
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Central Linn principal is small schools administrator of the year
Tuesday, May 23, 2017The Oregon Small Schools Association announced Amanda O’Brien as its 2017 Administrator of the Year on Thursday.
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SafeOregon tip line is growing, but organizers want to reach more students
Wednesday, May 17, 2017SafeOregon, a free tip line to prevent school tragedies, is trying to enroll all Oregon public K-12 schools.
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Need for teachers opens loan-forgiveness opportunities
Monday, March 13, 2017Teachers can qualify for federal loan forgiveness if they teach for five consecutive years in a shortage area.
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ODE outlines work of Quality Education Commission
Monday, May 15, 2017The 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.
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Chemeketa instructor named Community Educator of the Year
Friday, May 5, 2017Chemeketa Community College instructor GwenEllyn Anderson has been named Community Educator of the Year by the Oregon Association of Community and Continuing Education.
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SafeOregon tip line
Wednesday, February 1, 2017Schools now have another tool to keep students safe, but they have to sign up.
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Safety training for young workers
Thursday, January 5, 2017Workers younger than 25 are twice as likely to be injured on the job as older workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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COSA offers varied summer academy
Tuesday, July 18, 2017The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators is offering the 2017 Summer Teaching, Learning and Assessment Institute and Summer Academy.
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Input wanted for Oregon education strategies
Wednesday, May 17, 2017The 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.
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Candidates sought for review of physical education materials
Monday, May 8, 2017The Oregon Department of Education wants a diverse pool of nominees to review new materials for health and physical education.
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Grants available for transportation projects
Thursday, April 13, 2017Transportation and Growth Management Program Planning Grant Application packets for 2017 are now available.
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Three schools can earn $100,000 fitness centers
Wednesday, February 22, 2017The National Foundation of Governors’ Fitness Councils’ Don’t Quit! campaign is seeking Oregon schools that demonstrate leadership in student fitness.
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Oregon Department of Education seeks comment on ESSA plan
Wednesday, February 15, 2017The Every Student Succeeds Act gives states more autonomy and greater flexibility to address local needs.
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Internship available in Merkley office
Friday, February 10, 2017The full-time job lasts 10-12 weeks in the summer and includes conducting research, drafting memos, attending briefings and hearings, and assisting congressional staff.
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Town Halls give public voice in budget debate
Thursday, February 2, 2017The 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.