2013 CLASS Project Request for Proposals

We are now inviting Oregon school districts to apply for selection as our next CLASS pilot programs. Chosen applicants will be granted up to $30,000 each to fund design and planning phases of the CLASS Project. The deadline for submitting your application is May 3, 2013. Read more.

See the Future of Oregon

Great teachers can make the difference between who he is today and who he can become. Find out about the Distinguished Educators Council's ideas to make all Oregon schools great places to teach and learn. Read more.

Learn about our 2013 Legislative Priorities

The research is clear: Teachers have the most significant impact on student achievement in the classroom. Every Oregon student deserves a great teacher and every Oregon teacher deserves the tools and supports to do their best work. Click to see our six legislative priorities for the 2013 session. Read more.

TeachOregon Partnerships Dive Into Blueprints

The partnerships will discuss how to design strategies to strengthen innovative and bold recruitment actions and develop comprehensive selection criteria for entry into teacher preparation programs. Read more.

Apply to Participate in the 2013 Tech Connect Project

Are you a teacher interested in technology? Would you like an iPad to use in your classroom? Are you looking for new ways to engage parents in your classroom? Apply now. Read more.

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The Middle Level Takes Center Stage

Steve Nelson is co-director of the Oregon Schools to Watch Program. Mr. Nelson is also the principal of Leslie Middle Sc... Read more

The Teaching Profession

Rachel Fortgang is a former student of Shawn’s, and a current student teacher. Harvard University professor Jal Me... Read more

Is Teaching a Profession?

Dr. Judith A. Ramaley is President Emerita and Distinguished Professor of Public Service at Portland State University in... Read more

Why is Physical Movement so Important in the Classroom?

Darren Stowell is the CEO of ActivEd, a Portland based education company developing online content for k-3 classrooms th... Read more

The Parent Cliff

We all know that to best serve Oregon’s kids, we must create an integrated education system from birth through early a... Read more

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Current Educational Issues

PPS seeks noise variances to work late on summer school construction

The variance would allow construction crews at Alameda, Laurelhurst and Wilson to work from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., as needed, instead of the reg... Read more.

Springfield, Oregon, slow to grow: Chalk It Up

Springfield grew by fewer than 500 people from 2010 to 2012, the Census Bureau reports... Read more.

The Learning Network Blog: Reflections on Our Most Popular Found Poetry Contest Yet

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