Network Founder

Pooja Bhatt

Policy Strategist
Organizer
Professional Dot Connector

“After working ‘behind the curtain’ for two Governors as the education and early childhood lead and 20+ years of organizing, coalition and capacity-building, research, and policy experience, I’ve seen how disconnected the State is from the people who lead in communities around Oregon. The State’s education system is designed to get the outcomes we have.

We can do and must do better for Oregon’s young people to give them a fair shot at thriving with a future-focused education ready for modern workplaces.

Thriving economies, vibrant communities, and healthy democracies depend on it.”

Local Education Leaders

Who are….

  • Connected to local efforts and feel urgency for action to improve student academic outcomes and wellbeing (e.g., students, superintendents, school board members, school- or community-based educators, school business officials).

  • Willing to learn and share your knowledge and expertise with others, open to collaborating, and consider new ideas.

  • Action- and continuous improvement-oriented, who want to both develop shared vision and shared actions at the local and State levels.