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- Oregon School Choice Video Con...
http://www.oregonschoolchoicecontes...
Monday, March 2 at 8:00pm - ORED Bill Hearing - Tomorrow!!
State Capitol Building
Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00pm
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- SB 767 Violates Oregon’s Education Reform Promise 1:32pm May 22
- Testimony on SB 767 Senate Education Committee 2:58pm Apr 30
- Who Represents the Children? 10:30am Apr 23
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Cascade Policy Institute - Oregon Public Policy » Charter Schools Don’t Take the Cream, They Make Mo
Source: www.cascadepolicy.org
Do charter schools “cream” the best students from neighborhood public schools? According to a new study by Stanford economist Caroline Hoxby, the answer is “no.” Last week the Wall Street Journal reported that charges of charter schools “cherry-picking” the best students is inaccurate.
Source: www.cascadepolicy.org
The history of humanity is generally one of a handful of people trying to control the decisions of the many. From monarchies to communist governments, the tendency of government is clear because human nature is clear. ...
Source: www.statesmanjournal.com
Corbett's K-12 public school is so effective that many parents drive from far and wide so their children can attend what is likely the best public school in Oregon.
Source: www.cascadepolicy.org
Summary: A recent U.S. Supreme Court case requiring a school district to reimburse parents of a disabled child for education expenses widens the gap between the legal rights of disabled children and non-disabled children. ...
Source: www.cascadepolicy.org
Most gradeschool children are enjoying their summer off, but some young Oregonians already have September on their minds. You see, they are on the waiting list of the Children’s Scholarship Fund-Portland and eagerly hope to attend the school of their choice next fall.
The Oregon Education Tax Credit Coalition Alec, a student with special needs, explains how school choice changed his life in this excellent video made by him and his family.
Source: www.oregonlive.com
One in three students in Oregon's high school class of 2008 failed to get a diploma, a much worse showing than the state previously reported.
Source: www.cascadepolicy.org
David struggled in public school. His individual learning needs were not being met. Teachers were even concerned that he would “not ever be able to pass state test[s]” because of his learning disabilities, explains his mother, Naomi Handsaker. ...
The Oregon Education Tax Credit Coalition "Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide." ~Napoleon Bonaparte. Invite your friends to sign up as a supporter of ORED - on Facebook and as an official supporter at www.OREDtaxcredit.com
Source: www.OREDtaxcredit.com
"I am a mother of six living in rural Oregon. Three of my children struggle with writing and their spelling is extremely low. I have hired a tutor--bringing her from out of town at a price we can no longer afford. ...
The Oregon Education Tax Credit Coalition William, one of the School Choice Video Contest finalists, explains why he wishes he could return to private school.
Source: www.youtube.com
Why William would like to be able to go to Private School again and what it means to him.
The Oregon Education Tax Credit Coalition Simone Weil: "Liberty, taking the word in its concrete sense, consists in the ability to choose."
The Oregon Education Tax Credit Coalition However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. ~Winston Churchill (attributed)
The Oregon Education Tax Credit Coalition In this adorable video that was a finalist in the Oregon School Choice Video Contest, Emma, a virtual school student in Oregon, demonstrates her many aspirations and how school choice keeps her imagination engaged.
Oregon received around $121 million for education as a result of the federal stimulus bill passed earlier this year. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the stimulus funds are intended to save jobs at risk of budget cuts and to advance education reforms...
The Oregon Education Tax Credit Coalition Check out this entertaining commentary on school choice.
Source: www.youtube.com
Oregon School Choice Contest entry by Cheryl Witters. Music by The Rolling Stones. NOTE: The ideas and viewpoints expressed in this video are not meant to reflect those of the Governor's Cup coffee house or The Rolling Stones.
