PUBLICATIONS
REPORT
Who is in charge?
Connecting the dots between
education governance & outcomes
Who is responsible and for what in public education are fundamental education governance questions that partially address the root causes to Oregon’s education system challenges.
Governance decisions set off a chain of dominos across a vast system impacting student opportunities and achievement over generations.
IN THIS REPORT
Connect the dots between Oregon governance and:
Who is responsible and for what
Good governance
Changes across 15 years
Systemwide outcomes
Recommendations
FACT SHEET
Statewide Snapshot of Oregon Education’s Strengths & Challenges
In ten years, Oregon could be a national leader where young people thrive in school and in life.
How are the young people now?
IN THIS FACT SHEET
Connect the dots between K-12 academic outcomes and:
Child wellbeing
Students’ access & opportunity
School communities
Statewide education system as designed
FAQ
How Student Enrollment is Shifting across Oregon School Districts
Once-in-a-generation shifts to population are occurring in Oregon and nationally. Fewer students are enrolled in public schools than in the past.
Though some causes of the population shifts have little to do with the education system, there are significant impacts to the future of learning. Proactive planning and a consistent focus on quality core instruction and child wellbeing is essential amidst this context.
IN THIS FAQ
Connect the dots between enrollment shifts and:
Why enrollment is shifting
How enrollment has shifted over the past decade
Where enrollment is shifting
How trends vary by district and across the nation
What the shifts mean for Oregon school communities