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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