Chalkboard's priority bills, Senate Bill 252 and Senate Bill 290, both received public hearings in the Ways and Means Education Subcommittee this week. Additionally, Senate Bill 909 has a new website: pathtosuccessoregon.org.

 

Senate Bill 290 would ask the state to adopt performance standards for educators, including some measurement of student achievement growth, which school districts would then incorporate into their locally-designed evaluation processes. At this week's hearing the Oregon Education Association and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators testified in support of the bill in partnership with Chalkboard.  

 

Senate Bill 252 would set up a School District Collaboration Fund to which districts could apply to design local systems to better support effective teaching. The fund would allow for the expansion of programs like the CLASS Project.  In addition to Chalkboard, Stand for Children and the Oregon Business Association testified in support of the bill. 

 

The passing of these bills would be an important step for Oregon and would demonstrate a commitment to providing educators with the tools, support, and feedback they need to do their best work in the classroom. Voice your support for SB 290 and SB 252 today!

 

Chalkboard is also helping to advocate for Senate Bill 909. This bill, being championed by Governor Kitzhaber and supported by a number of organizations, would create the Oregon Education Investment Board. The creation of such a board would help Oregon focus on one streamlined system of education from birth through post-secondary education.

 

Senate Bill 909 now has an informative website where you can learn more about the OEIB and click on the Take Action button to write to your legislators: pathtosuccessoregon.org

 

This has been a difficult year for education in Oregon with many districts making massive cuts to staff, days, and programs. But we continue to envision a better future and work toward real change-and we need your help. Please join us in advocating for these bills that will strengthen education in our state and better ensure that all Oregon children and educators are supported to do their best work. 

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