by Ty Davison | Dec 11, 2025 | News & Commentary
Students at Highland get reading help through new tutoring program – Salem Reporter: Highland is the first Salem elementary school to get an intensive reading tutoring program that’s been helping kids in the Portland area for 25 years. I don’t know whether to...
by Ty Davison | Nov 29, 2025 | News & Commentary
Oregon pilot program giving cash to youth sees staggering reduction in homelessness – Salem Reporter: We’re giving $1,000 a month, no strings attached, to homeless young adults to see if their situation in life improves. Who’s life isn’t improved by free money? ...
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 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...
