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It’s time for an agreement: Keep Portland kids in school

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Posted by Kim Melton on December 16, 2013

Today, Stand for Children joined with 15 local community-based organizations to call on Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers to reach an agreement and avoid a teacher strike.

In a recent survey of Portland Stand for Children members, 75 percent said they believe the two sides should do everything they can to avoid a strike. Their sentiments strongly aligned with those in today’s statement.

Thank you for your service, Sandy Husk

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Posted by kcardwell@stand.org on October 9, 2013

The state of Oregon is losing an education leader this week, as Salem-Keizer Superintendent Sandy Husk steps down to take the helm of AVID, a respected education organization focusing on college readiness. We will miss Sandy's leadership at the state and local level, and in particular her commitment to creating a district-wide cultural focus on improving achievement for all students. Stand for Children is keenly appreciative of her service to the students of Salem Keizer.

We did it!

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Posted by Sue Levin on October 2, 2013

Moments ago, the Oregon legislature took a critical step toward improving funding for our public schools. The package of bills that has been called "The Grand Bargain" passed both the Senate and the House and will be signed into law by the Governor.

Join the Jackson County Chapter for the Forum on Pers and Revenue Reform

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Posted by Karen Starchvick on September 24, 2013

As parents, voters and community members, it's important that we stay on top of the complex issues that impact our kids' education. Please join the Jackson County Chapter of Stand for Children at the 'Forum on PERS and Revenue Reform.' Find out what current legislation means for kids and schools in Jackson County.

Friday, Sept 27th
6:30 to 8:30pm
OEA Offices
2495 South Pacific Highway, Medford

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Colt Gill, Superintendent of Bethel School District, to keynote Eugene Beat the Odds

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Posted by kcardwell@stand.org on September 24, 2013

We are pleased to announce Colt Gill, superintendent of Bethel School District, as the keynote speaker for the 7th Annual Beat the Odds Scholarship Awards Reception in Eugene. Colt is upbeat and unbelievably committed to helping Bethel kids succeed. We look forward to an energetic and inspiring event.

Legislative leadership reaches an agreement on PERS, revenue framework

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Posted by Toya Fick on September 18, 2013

For months now, Oregon Republicans and Democrats have agreed that we must do a better job of funding public education. Today, leadership from both parties took an important step towards doing just that by agreeing on a framework for a deal.

What would the Governor's school funding package mean for Beaverton?

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Posted by Sue Levin on September 5, 2013

Yesterday, the Governor asked legislators to reserve September 30 for a special session that would tackle education funding in a meaningful and lasting way.

The package on the table, a combination of new revenues and pension cost reduction, would mean $16M for the Beaverton School District this biennium, and every biennium after. To put it in quantitative terms, that's 80 teachers or 7 school days that Beaverton could add back, this year.

What would the Governor's school funding package mean for Hillsboro?

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Posted by Kelsey Cardwell on September 5, 2013

Do you remember when cuts to Hillsboro schools made the New York Times ten years ago? That was the year before Ali, the daughter of Hillsboro School Board member Kim Strelchun, entered first grade in Hillsboro. (Yes, during Oregon's Doonesbury era. See the comic below.)

Governor Kitzhaber to keynote 'Beat the Odds' luncheon

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Posted by Kelsey Cardwell on September 4, 2013

This past year, Governor John Kitzhaber stepped up to tackle the obstacles that prevent children in Oregon from receiving the education they need and deserve. That's why we're pleased to announce Gov. Kitzhaber as our keynote speaker for the 7th Annual Beat the Odds Scholarship Awards Luncheon. 

OBA Names Sue Levin as Statesman of the Year

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Posted by Kelsey Cardwell on August 28, 2013

The Oregon Business Association recently announced that this year's Statesman of the Year honoree is our own Sue Levin, executive director of Stand For Children Oregon.  

Each year OBA brings the state’s business and political communities together to celebrate policy successes and honor a leader who has gone above and beyond in their efforts and dedication to the citizens of Oregon. The Statesman Dinner is Oregon’s largest annual gathering of political and business leaders.  

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