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Oregon Legislature begins moving education bills

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On what is likely to be their final day in session, Oregon lawmakers appear to have broken their impasse and are slated to take action on health care, education and budget bills this afternoon and evening.

The Joint Committee on Ways & Means successfully voted Senate Bill 1581 to the House and Senate floors about two hours ago.

An Open Letter to our next Chief Education Officer

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Stand for Children Advocacy Director Dana Hepper and Chalkboard Project President Sue Hildick co-wrote a letter to our next schools’ chief, encouraging that person to take seriously the task of supporting and intervening in schools that consistently struggle to meet the needs of our children.

The Oregonian published the opinion article on Sunday. Check it out!