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What's going on with school funding in Oregon?

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on May 11, 2012

School districts across the state are writing and approving their budgets right now. Many are again facing a loss of school programs, teachers, or learning time.

Why does this keep happening?

Click here to view a PowerPoint about the factors impacting school funding in Oregon.

Lane County Stand for Children fights to protect services for kids in poverty

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on May 2, 2012

Are we adjusting to meet the needs of our students in poverty and ensuring they get a good public education and graduate from high school? 

That’s the question that members of our Eugene chapter have been asking as they have watched the percentage of low income students in the area increase from 25% to 43% in just 15 years.

That means 4 of every 10 students in the district is living in poverty.  

Portland area candidates share their views on education with Stand for Children

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Posted by Emily Nazarov on May 1, 2012

Stand for Children supports leaders who are deeply committed to improving educational opportunities for children and who put students at the forefront of education policies.

Stand Oregon does not typically endorse candidates during primary races. This year; however, there are some key races in the primary and while we are not making official endorsements, we want to help our members gets informed about the candidates' positions on education issues and services for children.

Stand leaders address Portland Public Schools budget

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Posted by Emily Nazarov on April 30, 2012

School funding and budgets are top of mind for most of us this spring.

We recognize the difficult and arduous task the Portland Public Schools Superintendent and School Board members have in devising next year's budget. And we appreciate the Superintendent's use of the milestones in developing this budget and her effort to focus resources closest to the students. 

Portland Principals call for changes, increased support and autonomy

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 22, 2012

Last fall, eight Portland Stand for Children members interviewed about one-third of Portland Public Schools’ principals. Their goal? Gain insight to the current state of the district and determine where the chapter, as a community organization, could focus its efforts to help improve Portland schools and increase student achievement and engagement.

Now, this team wants to share what they’ve learned with you.

Register for Stand for Children's 2012 Lobby Day

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on January 24, 2012

It's Lobbying Time!

The Oregon Legislature is preparing for a fast-paced one-month legislative session in February and we want to make our voices heard!

At our Member Summit last weekend, Lake Oswego leader Rhonda Cohen shared her thoughts on the value of Lobby Day:

"I get to lend my talents to something that is so much greater than each of us individually. We have real power...I never imagined eight years ago that I would go to the state capitol and my legislators would know me by name."

Join us for the Stand for Children Annual Member Summit!

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on January 6, 2012

In less than two weeks, Oregon Stand for Children will host its annual Member Summit at Woodburn High School. It’s an opportunity for our members from all over the state to get together, share their experiences, get the inside scoop on current education issues and gain new tools for advocacy.

Stand Members Rally to Add Teachers, Lower Class Size in Medford

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Posted by Anonymous on January 3, 2012

At the start of the school year, Sandy Metwally looked at her child’s crowded 4th-grade classroom at Jacksonville Elementaryin Medford with shock. 36 kids! 

“We had a fantastic teacher,” Sandy said, “but the number of kids in the class was concerning.” When she heard another student was about to be added to the class, she reached her tipping point.

Oregon’s Achievement Gap – Let’s Talk About It

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Posted by Anonymous on October 23, 2011

How do we ensure that all Oregon students have an equal opportunity to succeed?

It’s easy to see the achievement gap as numbers. But what does that gap really mean for our kids, their future and our community?

In Oregon, Asian students in the 4th grade scored 30 points better on average than Hispanic students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress in reading.  What does 30 points mean?

2011 Legislative Wins: Limiting State Testing and increasing time for student learning

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on October 10, 2011

Love it or hate it, most parents and educators are familiar with the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, commonly known as the OAKS, a required standardized test for students in 3rd-8th grades and high school.

Most people also know that it takes a big chunk of time out of Oregon’s notoriously short school year.

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