Jul 27, 2026 | Education / Events/ News
In a recent article from Education Next, authors Annika Hernandez and Robert Pondiscio discuss what classical education looks like and the phenomenon of “refugee teachers”. They describe the problem, “These teachers often feel pushed to the margins by bureaucratic...
Jul 13, 2026 | Education / Events/ News
In light of the new statewide targets shared by the Oregon State Board of Education and the proposed corrective actions if goals are not met, we wanted to discuss four tenets we believe are critical to lasting school improvement. They are: Strong leadership, Clear and...
Jun 22, 2026 | Education / Events/ News
In 2008, the Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) shifted to a regional model, with 19 board seats spread across 14 regions. A district’s population and size became critical factors in their influence over decisions. That is when rural Oregon began to lose their...
Jun 16, 2026 | Education / Events/ News
The Oregon Health Authority recently released new standards for School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) that would embed certain medical and behavioral therapies into the public school system. Under Section D.2 of the new standards, SBHCs must: Ensure all students...
Apr 30, 2026 | Education / Events/ News
In the fall of 2024, conservative families had a major win in the Supreme Court. With a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court decided adding LGBTQ+ inclusive books to elementary English classes without an opt-out option was in violation of parents’ First Amendment right to...
Apr 30, 2026 | Education / Events/ News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: CSBO Team | CSBOteam@csbo.org | www.csbo.org Community School Boards of Oregon Opposes New SBHC Standards: State-Mandated Minor Consent Services Have No Place in Public Schools Portland, Oregon – April 25, 2026 – The Community School...
