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Quality Education Model lays out $12.7 billion State School Fund vision
Quality Education Model lays out $12.7 billion State School Fund vision
Every two years, a volunteer group of education system representatives lays out a vision for high-quality Oregon K-12…
Early literacy grant spells summer fun and learning for Siletz Valley students
Early literacy grant spells summer fun and learning for Siletz Valley students
Ashley Allison, Siletz Valley School second grade teacher, reads to Jade Green, a first grader, during summer camp.…
Free federal webinar Thursday to cover Title IX updates
Free federal webinar Thursday to cover Title IX updates
The U.S. Education Department is offering a free webinar Thursday, Aug. 1, on the new Title IX rules…
Title IX updates go into effect Aug. 1 in Oregon; webinars are available on cyber threats and protecting student and staff privacy
Title IX updates go into effect Aug. 1 in Oregon; webinars are available on cyber threats and protecting student and staff privacy
School leaders must stay current on students’ federal rights, and the government is offering resources to help. The…
Average school district PERS rates to increase 1.4 percentage points
Average school district PERS rates to increase 1.4 percentage points
Average school district pension rates will continue to creep up next year. Districts with side accounts intended to…
Kotek proposes adding $515 million to school funding calculations
Kotek proposes adding $515 million to school funding calculations
The Portland teachers strike starkly demonstrated that Oregon’s 30-year-old means of funding schools was shortchanging students. On Wednesday,…
Summer learning funds crank up South Umpqua education
Summer learning funds crank up South Umpqua education
The South Umpqua School District made literacy fun during its summer learning camp with the help of new…
Time is running out to reserve a spot for OSBA Summer Board Conference
Time is running out to reserve a spot for OSBA Summer Board Conference
The OSBA Summer Board Conference Aug. 9-11 offers a wealth of engaging and informative workshops and presentations for…
Retirement is just new phase of education work for OSBA’s Sattenspiel
Retirement is just new phase of education work for OSBA’s Sattenspiel
OSBA Legislative Services Director Lori Sattenspiel has been working in the Capitol since 2000 even though she says…
Free summer meals available for children at more than 450 locations
Free summer meals available for children at more than 450 locations
School is out, but Oregon’s children still can receive healthy meals. The Summer Food Service Program provides free…
Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care releases five-year plan
Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care releases five-year plan
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care released Tuesday its first five-year strategic plan along with its…
Metro Policy Advisory Committee needs school district leaders’ voices
Metro Policy Advisory Committee needs school district leaders’ voices
The Metro Policy Advisory Committee is seeking school board members for a voting position and an alternate to…
Early literacy education recommendations released
Early literacy education recommendations released
The Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council released its recommendations Tuesday, June 18. Gov. Tina Kotek established the council…
Rules adopted for two new graduation requirements starting in 2027
Rules adopted for two new graduation requirements starting in 2027
A flexible voting process Thursday created more rigid Oregon high school graduation requirements. The State Board of Education…
Immediate support rescues seventh grade class
Immediate support rescues seventh grade class
Grant School District substitute teacher Kathryn Manitsas attends seventh grade classes daily so she knows exactly what students…
New program offers $120 in summer food benefits per eligible child
New program offers $120 in summer food benefits per eligible child
A new federal and state program will provide families with $120 in food benefits this summer for each…
Canby School District Superintendent Vacancy
Canby School District Superintendent Vacancy
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Annual Convention 2024 Lodging Information
Annual Convention 2024 Lodging Information
You must be registered for the conference before you can reserve lodging in the OSBA hotel block. OSBA…