OSBA Sounding Boards

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

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Introducing: Oregon's Education Equation

Introducing Oregon's Education Equation, a six-part podcast series from OSBA's Sounding Boards. We'll explore, with the help of experts in finance, education and the legislature, how Oregon pays for its public schools: where the money comes from, where it goes, and how it all fits together. We are digging into school funding because we have to know where we are before we can think about making any changes. Oregon's Education Equation is complex. Change one variable, and everything else moves. Episodes arrive in mid December. Subscribe to Sounding Boards wherever you get your podcasts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Trailer

Introducing: Oregon's Education Equation

Introducing Oregon's Education Equation, a six-part podcast series from OSBA's Sounding Boards. We'll explore, with the help of experts in finance, education and the legislature, how Oregon pays for its public schools: where the money comes from, where it goes, and how it all fits together. We are digging into school funding because we have to know where we are before we can think about making any changes. Oregon's Education Equation is complex. Change one variable, and everything else moves. Episodes arrive in mid December. Subscribe to Sounding Boards wherever you get your podcasts.

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

Creator

OSBA
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

15
Rating

Clean
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OSBA Sounding Boards