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Gov. Kotek moves to hold Oregon schools more accountable for academic outcomes

Governor Tina Kotek proposed an 11% increase in public school funding, totaling $11.3 billion, to enhance accountability in Oregon's education system.
The accountability plan requires school districts to meet new performance standards by the 2026-2027 school year, with consequences for underperformance.
Opposition comes from Republican Representative Dwayne Yunker, who argues the proposal undermines local control and consolidates power away from school districts.
Concerns have been raised about Oregon's academic performance, with fourth graders showing some of the lowest math and reading scores in the country.

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Gov. Kotek moves to hold Oregon schools more accountable for academic outcomes

Leading Oregon Democrats are pushing companion bills that aim to set stricter academic metrics for schools and lay out steps they’d have to take if they don’t meet them.

12 hours ago·Portland, United States

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Coos Bay World

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Kotek introduces bill to boost student outcomes, support schools

Gov. Tina Kotek is outlining the legislative lynchpin of her 2025 Education Initiative, a plan to renew Oregon’s education accountability system and make sure state education investments translate into high-quality instruction for every student across the state.

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Kotek: 'Oregon students deserve more' than status quo

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- One of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's priorities for this legislative session is dealing with a number of education issues. On Monday, she held a press conference to lend her voice to a bill that she said aims to ensure good educations for every student. House Bill 2009 would task the Oregon Department of Education to "study the adequacy" of the education provided in Oregon and submit a report in 18 months. Kotek's office said…

1 day ago·Portland, United States

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'The data is clear, Oregon schools are lagging behind other states': Kotek introduces bills to bolster education

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek held a press conference Monday to introduce House Bill 2009, which requires the Oregon Department of Education to study the adequacy of public education throughout the state.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle

State education officials would have power to intervene in struggling schools under governor’s plan • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek at a 2024 ceremony where she signed a $30 million summer school funding bill. Kotek is calling on the state Legislature to allocate record funding to Oregon schools for the 2025-27 biennium, as well as to pass new education accountability laws. (Courtesy of Gov. Tina Kotek's office)The Oregon Department of Education would have historic power to intervene in struggling schools and districts across the state under two new bi…

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