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Laws protect students when they are written well
Laws protect students when they are written well
One of the things that defines OSBA’s advocacy work is the depth of the resources and expertise we…
Evolving education accountability measure raises more questions
Evolving education accountability measure raises more questions
A rare joint meeting of the Senate and House education committees heard testimony from the Oregon Department of…
Legislature proposes statewide ban on cell phones in schools
Legislature proposes statewide ban on cell phones in schools
The Oregon Legislature stepped into the national debate on cell phones in schools with a hearing Wednesday, March…
Deadlines quicken hearing pace, but there is still time for voice of reason
Deadlines quicken hearing pace, but there is still time for voice of reason
Legislative deadlines always change the session’s pace. Big issues that have already moved out of committee are no…
Budget framework pictures $11.4 billion State School Fund, but details still need to be drawn
Budget framework pictures $11.4 billion State School Fund, but details still need to be drawn
It’s official: The Legislature is aiming for an $11.4 billion State School Fund. The Co-Chair Budget Framework, released…
Early literacy, summer learning bills make hearing appearances but still need some work
Early literacy, summer learning bills make hearing appearances but still need some work
With bills needing to be scheduled by Friday, March 21, for a work session, committee agendas have been…
School budget writing depends on many estimates outside districts’ control
School budget writing depends on many estimates outside districts’ control
School budgeting is one part science and one part educated guesses seasoned with unforeseen circumstances and a pinch…
ODE revises language on athletics in ‘Supporting Gender Expansive Students: Guidance for Schools’
ODE revises language on athletics in ‘Supporting Gender Expansive Students: Guidance for Schools’
The Oregon Department of Education is updating the “Supporting Gender Expansive Students: Guidance for Schools” it put out…
Legislature writes $11.4 billion State School Fund in pencil
Legislature writes $11.4 billion State School Fund in pencil
The Phoenix-Talent School District offers a quick rundown of school budget basics on its website. A school district…
OSBA engages InterMountain superintendent as first part-time regional school board trainer
OSBA engages InterMountain superintendent as first part-time regional school board trainer
Districts interested in board development training can contact OSBA Board Development Director Kristen Miles at [email protected]. After 17…
Good intentions aren’t enough when writing laws that affect school direction
Good intentions aren’t enough when writing laws that affect school direction
The Oregon Department of Education began convening a legislatively mandated discussion on accountability in February 2024, more than…
Advocacy Day puts school issues right in legislators’ offices
Advocacy Day puts school issues right in legislators’ offices
The OSBA School Board Members of Color Caucus and the COSA Equity Board Administrators of Color Network spent…
Details bedevil efforts to define shared education accountability
Details bedevil efforts to define shared education accountability
OSBA Executive Director Emielle Nischik (left) and COSA Legislative Director Parasa Chanramy testified Monday, March 10, before the…
Oregon School Board Member of the Year
Oregon School Board Member of the Year
Do you know an outstanding school board member who makes a difference in your school district, community college…
‘What It Means To Be a School Board Member’ provokes layered discussion in Medford
‘What It Means To Be a School Board Member’ provokes layered discussion in Medford
OSBA Board Development Director Kristen Miles presented Sunday, March 9, at the Jackson County Library in Medford on…
Class size bill doesn’t add up to better learning environments for all students
Class size bill doesn’t add up to better learning environments for all students
Bills to reduce class sizes have been a regular feature in the Oregon Legislature for at least 15…
Negotiations improve bill to pay striking workers, but it still holds concerns for schools
Negotiations improve bill to pay striking workers, but it still holds concerns for schools
School districts are major employers, which means sometimes we must face labor issues. Senate Bill 916 has been…
Mt Angel School District Superintendent Vacancy – Closes April 4, 2025
Mt Angel School District Superintendent Vacancy – Closes April 4, 2025
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