We're so excited that our guiding principles resonated with so many of you. Thanks for being part of this important process. We believe these principles will make us a stronger organization and stronger advocates for children.
Here’s a snapshot of what we covered in the afternoon and the accompanying materials.
Workshop #1: CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP: WHAT WORKS FOR UNDERSERVED KIDS
In order for every child to be successful, we have to sharpen our focus on the kids who have traditionally been left behind. Come to better understand what the achievement gap is and what it means for our kids. Hear from the experts about what is actually working to close the gap for students of color and English Language Learners, what their results are and get ideas you can take back home.
A Snapshot of Oregon’s Achievement Gap
The Native American Community in Multnomah County: An Unsettling Profile
Workshop #2: HOW DO WE CREATE MORE VIBRANT SCHOOLS WITH MOTIVATED AND SUPPORTED PROFESSIONALS?
Schools would benefit from a more effective system for developing and supporting educators. Why is the conversation on educator quality often polarized? How can we collaborate to find meaningful solutions to challenging issues like placement, evaluation, and others? How do we find common ground?
Workshop #3: WHAT IS GOING ON WITH SCHOOL FUNDING?
A primer on Oregon school funding and why it’s so tough right now. Understand how Oregon school funding is structured. Learn about the cost drivers in education. Analyze what voters think and what’s possible with school funding now and in the future.
Oregon’s Economy & Implications for School Finance by John Tapogna
Thank you for an inspiring day and stay tuned for photos! We have an incredible opportunity to make positive change for education in Oregon!