https://www.edweek.org/oregon Oregon en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:54:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-happens-when-a-shorter-school-calendar-meets-chronic-absenteeism/2026/03 Short academic years hinder efforts to catch up students, study finds. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:54:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-happens-when-a-shorter-school-calendar-meets-chronic-absenteeism/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 Advocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/schools-brace-for-mid-year-cuts-as-big-beautiful-bill-changes-begin/2026/01 State decisions on incorporating federal tax cuts into their own tax codes could strain school budgets. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:43:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/schools-brace-for-mid-year-cuts-as-big-beautiful-bill-changes-begin/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-principal-publicly-thanked-each-staff-member-heres-what-happened/2025/11 Each November, this principal personally thanks every employee, from teachers to cafeteria workers. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:33:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-principal-publicly-thanked-each-staff-member-heres-what-happened/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/this-school-didnt-like-traditional-grades-so-it-created-its-own-system/2024/11 Principals at this middle school said the transition to the new system took patience and time. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:28:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/this-school-didnt-like-traditional-grades-so-it-created-its-own-system/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 They offer a case study in adopting an integrated, collaborative model that's a departure from teaching English learners in small groups. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:49:19 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/tour-a-school-built-to-stay-open-in-extreme-weather/2024/09 River Grove Elementary is built to stay open, with the lights on, as extreme weather strikes. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:18:22 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/tour-a-school-built-to-stay-open-in-extreme-weather/2024/09 https://www.edweek.org/politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 Districts are scrambling as some states now allow non-instructional school employees to collect summer unemployment checks. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:27:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/superintendents-are-calling-out-politicians-more-as-budgets-grow-precarious/2024/07 Superintendents are traditionally hesitant to engage in political debate. That's changing as budget gaps grow. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:08:42 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/superintendents-are-calling-out-politicians-more-as-budgets-grow-precarious/2024/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 Two new analyses of student-achievement data finds some benefits—but also deep inequities—for districts receiving federal recovery money. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:23:17 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/inside-a-new-school-built-to-be-climate-resilient/2024/06 A newly opened elementary school is designed to remain standing and operational in extreme weather. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:31:44 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/inside-a-new-school-built-to-be-climate-resilient/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-surprising-connection-between-universal-school-meals-and-student-discipline/2024/04 Giving all students free school meals can help nurture a positive school climate by eliminating the stigma around poverty. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:51:44 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-surprising-connection-between-universal-school-meals-and-student-discipline/2024/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/social-media-is-hurting-social-emotional-skills-how-4-school-districts-are-fighting-back/2024/03 A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students’ social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/social-media-is-hurting-social-emotional-skills-how-4-school-districts-are-fighting-back/2024/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 Helping bilingual paraprofessionals obtain bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials leads to more bilingual teachers, districts found. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:09:27 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/universal-free-school-meals-might-improve-discipline-rates-heres-how/2024/01 The way schools distribute free and reduced-price meals can cause stigma and increased disciplinary issues. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:41:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/universal-free-school-meals-might-improve-discipline-rates-heres-how/2024/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/video-the-bike-bus-a-weekly-parade-with-huge-benefits-for-students/2023/11 This alternative mode of transportation has huge benefits for students, and only requires five components to make it happen. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:11:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/video-the-bike-bus-a-weekly-parade-with-huge-benefits-for-students/2023/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/adolescent-overdose-deaths-are-rising-a-district-has-a-staffer-dedicated-to-fighting-them/2023/10 Mary Stevens-Krogh focuses on support for students with drug and alcohol violations, and preparing all other students for hard situations. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:00:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/adolescent-overdose-deaths-are-rising-a-district-has-a-staffer-dedicated-to-fighting-them/2023/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-district-raised-all-teacher-salaries-some-by-almost-22k-how-its-working/2023/10 Leaders said condensing the district's 16-tier pay scale was just one of the tools they used. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:45:34 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-district-raised-all-teacher-salaries-some-by-almost-22k-how-its-working/2023/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/an-immersive-pd-program-changed-these-teachers-heres-how-it-will-change-their-practice/2023/07 Three teachers share what they are taking from an in-depth workshop on the history of Japanese Americans. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:01:48 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/an-immersive-pd-program-changed-these-teachers-heres-how-it-will-change-their-practice/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/to-teach-a-fuller-american-story-teachers-grapple-with-japanese-american-history/2023/07 A pilot workshop gave teachers an immersive take on Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:19:42 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/to-teach-a-fuller-american-story-teachers-grapple-with-japanese-american-history/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-this-principal-learned-the-first-year-on-the-job/2023/06 Despite experience as an assistant principal, Katherine Holden found there was still a learning curve when she took the top school job. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:31:58 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-this-principal-learned-the-first-year-on-the-job/2023/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/4-states-consider-mandating-fentanyl-prevention-education-in-schools/2023/05 Oregon is poised to adopt the legislation, but drug education in schools is often weak or underemphasized. Wed, 24 May 2023 20:41:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/4-states-consider-mandating-fentanyl-prevention-education-in-schools/2023/05 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/cardiac-arrests-can-happen-to-student-athletes-too-how-schools-can-be-ready/2023/01 The cardiac arrest of NFL safety Damar Hamlin has heightened awareness that schools need to be prepared for such health emergencies. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:39:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/cardiac-arrests-can-happen-to-student-athletes-too-how-schools-can-be-ready/2023/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/it-has-to-be-a-priority-why-schools-cant-ignore-the-climate-crisis/2022/05 Schools have a part to play in combating climate change, but they don't always know how. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:12:39 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/it-has-to-be-a-priority-why-schools-cant-ignore-the-climate-crisis/2022/05 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/oregon-educator-named-assistant-principal-of-the-year/2022/04 Katherine Holden, the assistant principal of Ashland Middle School, shares her thoughts on the pandemic and how the role has changed. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:50:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/oregon-educator-named-assistant-principal-of-the-year/2022/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/states-are-dropping-school-mask-requirements-heres-the-latest-and-whats-ahead/2022/02 By the end of this week, only five states and the District of Columbia will still mandate universal masking in schools. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:07:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/states-are-dropping-school-mask-requirements-heres-the-latest-and-whats-ahead/2022/02 https://www.edweek.org/leaders/2022/using-the-power-of-language-to-serve-students-and-families Marifer Sager has made language translation services in the Portland, Ore., district more accessible, timely, and relevant. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:36 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leaders/2022/using-the-power-of-language-to-serve-students-and-families https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02 There's been a flurry of recent activity around masks in schools. Here's what you need to know. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:57:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/pride-flags-and-black-live-matters-signs-in-the-classroom-supportive-symbols-or-propaganda/2022/01 Some districts ban Pride flags and Black Lives Matters signs in the classroom. Teachers are pushing back. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:01:35 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/pride-flags-and-black-live-matters-signs-in-the-classroom-supportive-symbols-or-propaganda/2022/01