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Oregonians around the state gave a resounding no to raising local taxes for school buildings. Of nine bond elections for school districts and community colleges, only two had clearly passed... Read More

Election choices matter.   As Oregon school board members wait to see where the state and nation are headed next, it is time to start thinking where they want to guide... Read More

The Oregon Department of Education released guidance Wednesday for school districts wrestling with how to handle student cell phones. “Fostering Student Learning, Well-Being, and Belonging” provides background research, recommendations and... Read More

During recess, Monmouth Elementary students play under the covered walkways that connect their classrooms. Each classroom has its own door that must be kept locked during class because there is... Read More

OSBA Executive Director Emielle Nischik has devoted a significant portion of this year’s regional meetings to learning what members need and want from the association. (Photo by Jake Arnold, OSBA)... Read More

Sherwood’s Hawks View Elementary added a second salad bar because the fresh fruits and vegetables, many from local sources, are so popular. Kindergarteners are still learning to use the tongs,... Read More

The Crook County School District’s pension rates are increasing around 12 percentage points next year. “I’m just kind of reeling from it,” said Anna Logan, the chief financial officer. “That’s... Read More

Three Jefferson School District leaders came to their first OSBA Legislative Roadshow looking for information. “I like knowing what is coming and I like planning ahead,” said board Chair Teri... Read More

Oregon is looking for a fifth grader with a plan. The annual Kid Governor campaign has opened, with voting timed to coincide with this year’s November Election Day. This statewide... Read More

The application period is open for the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program. The state program run by Business Oregon aims to strengthen and improve public buildings to withstand disasters and be... Read More

By the end of this week, legislators must submit their ideas to be drafted into presession bills for 2025. Many of those concepts are being aired this week as part... Read More

This year’s OSBA Annual Convention comes at the junction of a transformative year for OSBA and a potentially pivotal school funding debate. It is the perfect time to learn about... Read More

During a packed weekend, the OSBA Board focused on the future and recommitted to the student-centered work ahead. Board President Sami Al-Abdrabbuh compared board work to bricklaying, building “castles of... Read More

The OSBA Board has appointed a public education true believer to lead the association as it charges forward to address issues of students’ needs, school funding, absenteeism and governance accountability.... Read More

Megan Brainard (left) of Sacramento Elementary and Brian Howelton of Prescott Elementary practice techniques to teach early literacy with trainer Rickie Woolley on Aug. 21 during the Parkrose School District’s... Read More

Dufur district nurse Kamala Malcolm gleefully cuts the ribbon officially opening the Dufur school-based health center Aug. 28. School board Chair Robert Wallace (left) and One Community Health Chief Executive... Read More

New federal Title IX regulations that add protections for LGBTQ+ students and staff took effect in Oregon on Aug. 1. The Oregon Department of Education is offering additional training spots... Read More

The governor’s budget is still three months away, but the funding plan is being written in pencil now. After the Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast released Wednesday, Aug. 28, budget... Read More