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OSBA's Sounding Boards is a regular exploration of Oregon's public schools system with education experts and passionate advocates.
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Charlene Williams links Oregon's regional differences to an accountability model rooted in both expectation and support.
Oregon's public education system comes into focus through Charlene Williams's early-year travel: flying into Idaho to reach Malheur County, then crossing the Cascades and seeing districts where one administrator may hold several roles and students may share a single building.
A grounded look at Oregon's shift from blame-driven accountability toward shared targets and district support.
Oregon's education accountability model gets a measured rethink as Colt Gill, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, describes ODE's move toward support and assistance for school districts.
A practical school safety discussion about spotting warning signs before a threat turns into preparation.
School safety is usually talked about after something has gone wrong. This episode turns attention to the earlier decisions that may keep a student from moving toward the criminal system.
Oklahoma policy, framed as executive action.
Singapore markets, policy, and daily dilemmas.
Jewish ideas with cultural nerve.
School choice policy, close to the ground.
OSBA's Sounding Boards talks with Oregon Department of Education Director Charlene Williams, who was appointed by Governor Tina Kotek in June 2023 and is the first Black woman to lead the department.
Alumni of Powers Elementary School discuss the significance of their historic school undergoing seismic renovations.
Colt Gill says ODE is “not here any longer to name, shame, and blame.”
OSBA's Sounding Board episode pairs Jake Arnold with John D'Andrea, a school psychologist and retired Salem-Keizer Public Schools security director, to discuss preventing threats before the eleventh hour.
An interview with Daryl Dixon on engaging communities of color in Oregon school districts to achieve equity under the Student Success Act.
Interview with Superintendent Mary Alice Russell about the importance of early learning programs in improving student outcomes.
A discussion with Superintendent George Mendoza about implementing trauma-informed care and building a culture of care in schools.
OSBA's Jake Arnold interviews Executive Director Jim Green about a proposed billion-dollar-a-year investment in Oregon education through the Student Success Act.
OSBA's Sounding Boards examines Representative Barbara Smith-Warner's proposal for a dedicated Student Success Fund alongside Oregon's $8.87 billion school budget framework.
Educators discuss implementing trauma-informed care practices in Oregon classrooms to support student engagement and well-being.