Experts say Oregon's new school accountability plan resembles past efforts
Oregon's accountability plan for public schools is being compared with earlier initiatives, and experts question whether it will change student outcomes.
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What happened
Oregon has a new accountability plan for its public schools. Experts say it closely resembles earlier plans, and a commentary raised doubts that the state's education reform efforts are reaching young children early enough. A second installment of OPB's two-part series said the state's education struggles stem from the surrounding system and inconsistent efforts from distracted leaders.
Why it matters
The plan is seen as the latest test of whether Oregon's long-struggling school system can finally lift student outcomes.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 10:30 AM ET: Experts said the new plan for public schools looks a lot like the old ones.
- Oct 13, 9:00 AM ET: The second part of OPB's series said persistent challenges come from the system surrounding Oregon's schools and from inconsistent efforts by leaders.
Coverage
- OPB’s First Look: Why Oregon hasn’t fixed its schools (opb.org)
- In Oregon, inconsistent efforts from distracted leaders keep education outcomes from improving (opb.org)
- OP/ED: Starting Too Late on Education Reform (tillamookcountypioneer.net)
- OPB’s First Look: Oregon’s flawed school system (opb.org)
- Set up for success or destined to fail? Oregon’s accountability plan is latest test for a long-struggling schools system (opb.org)
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