by Ty Davison | Nov 21, 2025 | News & Commentary
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is frequently called “the Nation’s Report Card.” It’s the most reliable source for comparable state-by-state education performance in the US. The latest results, which measure 4th and 8th grade reading and math,...
by Ty Davison | Nov 14, 2025 | News & Commentary
Q&A: Why Oregon’s kids too often struggle to read – Salem Reporter: The facts are damning. Oregon comes in last among the 50 states for fourth grade reading scores, adjusted for demographics, according to the Urban Institute, and 49th for eighth grade...
by Ty Davison | Nov 13, 2025 | News & Commentary
APA PsycNet FullTextHTML page: This randomized trial tests the idea that nurturing coping flexibility through a social and emotional learning intervention, Passport, will improve children’s mental health. We find that this is not the case and conclude that it is not...
by Ty Davison | Nov 13, 2025 | News & Commentary
Bishops vote to prohibit gender-affirming medical care at Catholic hospitals – oregonlive.com: U.S. Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals. Hardly surprising given that...
by Ty Davison | Nov 12, 2025 | News & Commentary
More Oregon high schoolers taking AP exams, earning college credit • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Participation in Advanced Placement exams has grown 70% since 2021 and now exceeds pre-pandemic participation rates, according to a new report from the College Board. Who...
