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Improving Education
Best practices and research to improve student achievement and make data-based decisions.
Access a list of surveys on a variety of topics to see how you rank compared to other districts, education service districts and community colleges in Oregon.
Resource page linking districts to information and tools from other districts.
In this changing economic culture, public schools are having to look for funding outside the government sector. Local education foundations are becoming an increasingly significant source of support for public schools.
State Board of Education adopted Common Core State Standards for English language arts and Literacy and mathematics in October 2010.
CCSSI would establish a shared set of educational standards for English language arts and mathematics that states can voluntarily adopt.
Paul C. Gorski explores our preconceptions about equity issues and the dissonance that occurs when new truths battle established beliefs.
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Improving Education Publications
An overview, strategies, and case studies of effective extended day learning opportunities programs.
Explains the issues related to raising student achievement, including public engagement to establish a vision, setting standards and implementing testing.
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Improving Education Related Links
Known for the ACT test, a college entrance exam, ACT is a nonprofit organization offering educational and workplace measurement and research services.
As new, more rigorous diploma requirements are launched in Oregon schools, administrators need tools and information to help with planning and implementation.
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