OSBA Sounding Boards podcast

Jake Arnold
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OSBA's Sounding Boards is a regular exploration of Oregon's public schools system with education experts and passionate advocates.

  1. 04/29/2024

    ODE Director Charlene Williams: "Accountability matters"

    The wide-open spaces of Malheur County impressed upon Oregon Department of Education Director Charlene Williams some of the differences between Oregon's rural and urban schools, shaping her agency leadership. As she approaches her second year as director, she wants to change the narrative about public Oregon education while taking into account the state's varied needs.

    ODE Director Charlene Williams: "Accountability matters"

  2. 08/16/2023

    Aug. 16, 2023 | Protecting a town's heart

    The Oregon Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program supports school district projects to make old buildings safer in an emergency. The Powers School District is using $1.5 million from the program to protect and restore a century-old town landmark. To read more about the work, visit OSBA's News Center.

    Aug. 16, 2023 | Protecting a town's heart

  3. 02/05/2020

    End of naming, shaming and blaming

    The Oregon Department of Education is here to help school districts and education service districts as the Student Success Act adds public education program funding and puts new demands on school leaders, says Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Colt Gill.

    End of naming, shaming and blaming

  4. 01/07/2020

    Preventing threats before students are lost

    John Van Dreal, an internationally recognized school safety expert, explains how the Salem-Keizer Threat Assessment System he helped pioneer guides educators to identify potential student threats and intervene before they escalate to tragedy.

    Preventing threats before students are lost

  5. 11/25/2019

    Internships unite school and business goals

    Better Together connects the community with central Oregon schools to close gaps. The nonprofit is helping facilitate internships that give students valuable work and education skills while also building bridges between the business community and classrooms.

    Internships unite school and business goals

  6. 10/29/2019

    Education equity as a 'moral imperative'

    The Student Success Act commands Oregon school districts to consider equity issues. National consultant and former school board member Daryl Dixon addresses why equity is important and how school leaders can approach community conversations.

    Education equity as a 'moral imperative'

  7. 09/30/2019

    Taking on early learning

    McMinnville School District, recognizing the importance of early learning for student success, has created programs to engage and teach children and and their families before they ever enter the K-12 system.

    Taking on early learning

  8. 08/27/2019

    More classes, more counselors, more teachers

    Erick Flores, an Oregon teacher and school board member, offers his personal observations about how the Student Success Act will help schools provide more opportunities for their students.

    More classes, more counselors, more teachers
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