Last week was National #SchoolChoice Week, & demand for options is surging. A parent survey revealed 72% of parents “considered new schools for their children last year–a 35% increase over 2022.” 63% looked for a new school, and 44% chose one. loom.ly/SZRLskQ RealClearEducation

Families continue to seek #SchoolChoice: "Enrollment in public schools across Oregon has seen a dramatic decline since the onset of the pandemic, which coincides with a recent rise in private school attendance & homeschooling, census data shows." loom.ly/DDeyuAA Axios

Across the country, parents are coming together for #SchoolChoice, giving children the best education possible. In OR, two initiative petitions supporting school choice amendments are collecting signatures to get on the Nov. 2024 ballot. loom.ly/WcNUbzQ The Oregonian

#AnotherGreatTeacher K.D. Jones, teacher at R. H. Radley Elementary School was awarded for her work at the largest educational technology conference in the NW. She's the school librarian & media instructor & teaches the gifted & talented program. loom.ly/hopTWnQ KTVH

#SchoolChoice creates a system without inherent tension between teacher freedom & bureaucratic mandates. The system ties funding to students and deregulates the system, allowing for a diversification of schools to contend for skilled teachers. loom.ly/nf4qi0U Foundation for Economic Education

"From increased child care funding to protections for student-athletes and kiddos riding the bus, Oregon’s short legislative session ended last week with a mixed bag for the state’s youngest students." loom.ly/HhksYuU OPB

"#CharterSchools have more freedom & flexibility than traditional public schools. Without constraints of onerous regulations & collective bargaining, these organizations were created to produce better results. And in many cases, they have." loom.ly/Cnw-mi8 Las Vegas Review-Journal

"Nationwide, student learning has been slowly recovering after the pandemic took students out of the classroom. In Oregon, a recent study shows students are continuing to lose ground in math and reading." loom.ly/S1ahFJk KGW News

“The momentum for #SchoolChoice over the last 3 years has been tremendous, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Families want to be able to choose the learning environments that align with their values and work best for their children." loom.ly/pr648Jc Jewish News Syndicate

Students across Oregon are missing more school and staff in the state's second largest school district are struggling to deal with chronic absences. 48% of students were chronically absent last school year, according to American Enterprise Institute Learn more: loom.ly/k5D_QbU KGW News

A program on expanding access to early childhood education and affordable housing in Oregon was launched by Oregon Housing and Community Services and BuildUp Oregon this week. Learn more: loom.ly/j9jMjCA KNDU KNDO NonStop Local News

#AnotherGreatTeacher Henley High School's Adam Randall was named Oregon ACTE Administrator of the Year for his work expanding Career and Technical Education programs and securing industry & community partnerships! Congratulations! loom.ly/a1LyHuk Herald and News

#AnotherGreatTeacher Two teachers are among 8 finalists for OnPoint Community CU OR Educator of the Year Award. Kindergarten teacher Rachel Hertz & Middle School math teacher Lynda Beauchamp were nominated by co-workers- Congratulations! loom.ly/DyUtmZ0 Central Oregon Daily News

The Oregon Board of Education unanimously approved a leadership transition plan at its monthly meeting. @JimFritzAW will become superintendent of Oregon Schools on Sept. 28. Learn more: loom.ly/jmLjo0w OR Dept of Education OSBA The Blade

Check it out: Let Them Learn Oregon is working to include two #SchoolChoice initiatives on the 2024 ballot in OR. Learn more and sign the petition today: loom.ly/ut1V_js The Oregonian

The influence of teachers on our youth is a pure one. Teachers & administrators, whether they realize it or not, are one of the cornerstones of our culture and our future success as a nation. Great article showcasing teacher appreciation! loom.ly/KoPiepc East Oregonian

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