New Oregon education data shows continued learning declines since COVID in key subjects

by Ty Davison | Oct 3, 2024 | News & Commentary

New Oregon education data shows continued learning declines since COVID in key subjects • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The latest results from statewide assessment tests in English language arts, math and science show that across subjects, grades and districts,...

Student test scores stagnant in Salem, across Oregon

by Ty Davison | Oct 3, 2024 | News & Commentary

Student test scores stagnant in Salem, across Oregon – Salem Reporter: In Salem, that means just 24% of third graders tested in the spring were proficient in English, compared to 39% for the state. In math, one quarter of local third graders were proficient...

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek releases long-promised ‘first spouse handbook’

by Ty Davison | Sep 24, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek releases long-promised ‘first spouse handbook’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The document doesn’t clarify key questions raised earlier this year, when three aides left the governor’s office after raising concerns...

Oregon Health Authority fails to show results after spending millions, audit finds

by Ty Davison | Aug 15, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon Health Authority fails to show results after spending millions, audit finds • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Starting in 2021, Oregon lawmakers gave tens of millions of dollars in funding to the Oregon Health Authority to bolster the behavioral health...

Much-attacked final Title IX rule goes into effect while still blocked in 26 states

by Ty Davison | Aug 1, 2024 | News & Commentary

Much-attacked final Title IX rule goes into effect while still blocked in 26 states • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The final rule “protects against discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics,” per the department....