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Podcast: Cascade CounterPoint
Episode: QP: Three Ways Oregon Can Help Students Get Back on Track in 2025
Description: The Portland Tribune recently reported that Oregon elementary students’ academic proficiency remains “significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels.” It also noted that while every state “experienced a decrease in average assessment scores,” “compared to every other state, Oregon was third last for improvement in reading test scores….”
All children deserve effective educational options that will help them succeed in school. Here are three ways state leaders can help K-12 students get their education back on track when Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session begins in January:
Raise the cap on virtual charter school enrollment so successful charter schools can serve more students. ...