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May 14, 2021 · Gov. Kate Brown and top lawmakers have found common ground on increasing money for K-12 schools in Oregon, after a pronounced disagreement came to light earlier in the week.
Aug 11, 2021 · Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill allowing students to graduate high school without standard proficiency in reading, writing, and math. Senate Bill 744 is an extension of education legislation enacted at the beginning of the pandemic, which will be implemented for the next five years.
Mar 5, 2021 · Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered Oregon's public schools to begin phasing into fully in-person or hybrid instruction for elementary students starting the week after spring break.
- Effect on Oregon’s Largest Districts
- Teachers Remain Concerned About Safety of Return
- Business Groups Applaud School Reopening Order
Two of Oregon’s largest school districts, Portland Public Schools and Beaverton School District, had previously announcedplans to reopen in hybrid for elementary students in early April. Portland Public Schools Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero said Friday the district is looking forward to face-to-face learning, as the “ideal educational model.” “...
Leaders of Oregon’s teachers union responded to the announcement with a nuanced message, expressing support for a return to in-person learning, but repeating their emphasis on safety precautions. “We hear, understand, and share the frustration expressed by many in our communities about the uncertainty this pandemic has caused for our public educati...
Oregon business groups cheered the announced return of in-person learning Friday. They see reopening schools as a big kick to the tires of local economies by easing the burden on workers — those on the front lines, those who lost their jobs, and others working from home. President and CEO of Oregon Business and Industry Sandra McDonough said the bi...
Aug 19, 2021 · Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced a new policy on Thursday requiring all K-12 school teachers and staff members to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Oct 30, 2020 · PORTLAND, Ore. — Close to 130,000 students may return to in-person learning soon under brand new school reopening guidelines from Oregon Governor Kate Brown, OHA, and the state Department of...
