Better grad rates but worse test scores befuddle lawmakers, validate reformers

by Ty Davison | Feb 13, 2025 | News & Commentary

Better grad rates but worse test scores befuddle lawmakers, validate reformers  • Oregon Capital Chronicle: First, the good news. Oregon’s high school graduation rate ticked up to nearly 82% last year… As I’ve noted previously, this is a meaningless statistic....

Oregon’s near-worst-in-nation education outcomes prompt a reckoning on school spending

by Ty Davison | Feb 9, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon’s near-worst-in-nation education outcomes prompt a reckoning on school spending – oregonlive.com: Late last month, when newly released national test scores showed Oregon elementary and middle school students ranked near the bottom of the barrel in math...

Dramatic Increases in School Spending Have Not Improved Outcomes for Oregon Students

by Ty Davison | Feb 7, 2025 | News & Commentary

Dramatic Increases in School Spending Have Not Improved Outcomes for Oregon Students: Students in Oregon saw their reading and math scores decline over a decade when the state’s spending on schools rose by 80%, an analysis by Georgetown University shows. The data,...

Oregon’s graduation rate increases show a proven path forward

by Ty Davison | Feb 6, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon’s graduation rate increases show a proven path forward • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Each student who graduates represents both a personal achievement and also a step toward a stronger Oregon. These graduates are the innovators, problem-solvers and leaders who...

Oregon’s class of 2024 defies expectations with increase in high school graduation rate

by Ty Davison | Jan 30, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon’s class of 2024 defies expectations with increase in high school graduation rate • Oregon Capital Chronicle: At the start of the pandemic, less than 74% of these students were on track to graduate in four years. But last year, nearly 82% graduated on...