DID YOU KNOW Oregon is instituting new requirements for a high school diploma?
What Oregonians Say...
77% of Oregonians believe that too many students are "falling through the cracks" of Oregon schools
Read more public opinion research
"If children are not encouraged and supported by their family, learning is a chore with no benefits."
-A participant in the high school graduate focus group
In the news...
"Chalkboard has demonstrated repeatedly the power of new vision for education. In a downturn like this, we are fortunate Chalkboard exists."
-The Daily Astorian Editorial Board, May 21, 2009
Read more Chalkboard news coverage.
Current
Projects
Quick links to Chalkboard's key projects:
Chalkboard's 2008-2009 Education Report to the Community
See what Chalkboard is up to throughout Oregon by looking at our community report.
CLASS Project RFP
Deadline extended to July 1st
Up to three new school districts will join Sherwood, Tillamook and Forest Grove school districts as leaders in transforming the way Oregon supports the professional practice of teaching as they work to increase student achievement in every classroom.
Learn more about CLASS and download the RFP right now by visiting the CLASS Web page.
Chalkboard updates:
CLASS at city club
Chalkboard's CLASS Project was featured at the City Club of Portland's Friday Forum on June 5th. Chalkboard President Sue Hildick, Sherwood School District Superintendent Dan Jamison and Sherwood teacher and union leader Terrel Smith all reported on the transformational success of CLASS.
Listen to the audio of the June 5th Forum.
Stimulus package issue paper published
Chalkboard has teamed up with ECONorthwest to author a guide for Oregon to capitalize on funds available in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more by reading the stimulus issue paper now.
Leveraging federal stimulus money for education
On April 27th, Chalkboard's parent organization, Foundations for a Better Oregon (FBO), hosted a Webinar for Oregon Foundations on leveraging federal stimulus money for education. View the FBO home page for more information.
Mentoringeducators.org launched
Nearly 1,000 beginning Oregon educators are being mentored by experienced teachers and administrators who participate in the Beginning Teacher and Administrator Mentor Program. Now these educators, along with all Oregonians, have a web site that provides information about the Program and keeps them updated on monthly events.
Visit www.MentoringEducators.org for more details.
View the MentoringEducators.org Press Release.
Achievement gap report released
In 2008, the Black Parent Initiative (BPI) approached the Chalkboard Project to develop a data-driven "A Deeper Look at the Black-White Achievement Gap in Multnomah County: A Report to the Black Parent Initiative."
Find out more about the media event and view the achievement gap report.
Open Books® Project Web Site – updated & expanded.
All the nitty-gritty facts and figures about K-12 schools are easier to get, understand and compare than ever. Visit the new Open Books Project web site here.
Statesman Journal
"The Statesman Journal Editorial Board believes that Chalkboard presents the best, clearest path for improving K-12 schools. This is a rare opportunity, one that supersedes traditional political and educational turf. We ask all Oregonians--elected officials, political candidates, educators, parents, and other Oregonians--to unequivocally endorse and support Chalkboard's work."
