DID YOU KNOW Oregon is instituting new requirements for a high school diploma?

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What Oregonians Say...

75% of Oregonians agree that increases in teacher salaries should be based on performance, not seniority.

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"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

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The Chalkboard Project is an independent, non-profit organization working to improve Oregon's K-12 public schools. We think important decisions about our schools should be based on what Oregonians want and what research tells us will work best for students. Join us in making our schools the best they can be!

Chalkboard News:

  • Chalkboard and the Oregon Education Association are collaborating on an important survey about professional development for teachers. If you are a teacher and have not received a link to the survey, send an e-mail to info@chalkboardproject.org.
  • CLASS Project rolls out in Sherwood and Tillamook school districts. The CLASS Project, Creative Leadership Achieves Student Success, is a locally developed project which creates new and expanded career opportunities for teachers with the goal of maximizing student achievement. Learn more about CLASS...
  • OPB's Think Out Loud tackles the issue of teacher pay. Listen to the conversation...
  • Chalkboard is offering $200-400 stipends to schools and non-profit organizations  interested in hosting a Running Start training. Learn more...
  • Chalkboard is looking for a Finance Specialist. Read the job description...