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OSBA's Sounding Boards is a regular exploration of Oregon's public schools system with education experts and passionate advocates.... more
FAQs about OSBA Sounding Boards podcast:How many episodes does OSBA Sounding Boards podcast have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
April 29, 2024ODE Director Charlene Williams: "Accountability matters"The wide-open spaces of Malheur County impressed upon Oregon Department of Education Director Charlene Williams some of the differences between Oregon's rural and urban schools, shaping her agency leadership. As she approaches her second year as director, she wants to change the narrative about public Oregon education while taking into account the state's varied needs. ...more18minPlay
August 16, 2023Aug. 16, 2023 | Protecting a town's heartThe Oregon Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program supports school district projects to make old buildings safer in an emergency. The Powers School District is using $1.5 million from the program to protect and restore a century-old town landmark. To read more about the work, visit OSBA's News Center. ...more12minPlay
February 05, 2020End of naming, shaming and blamingThe Oregon Department of Education is here to help school districts and education service districts as the Student Success Act adds public education program funding and puts new demands on school leaders, says Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Colt Gill....more18minPlay
January 07, 2020Preventing threats before students are lostJohn Van Dreal, an internationally recognized school safety expert, explains how the Salem-Keizer Threat Assessment System he helped pioneer guides educators to identify potential student threats and intervene before they escalate to tragedy....more23minPlay
November 25, 2019Internships unite school and business goalsBetter Together connects the community with central Oregon schools to close gaps. The nonprofit is helping facilitate internships that give students valuable work and education skills while also building bridges between the business community and classrooms....more14minPlay
October 29, 2019Education equity as a 'moral imperative'The Student Success Act commands Oregon school districts to consider equity issues. National consultant and former school board member Daryl Dixon addresses why equity is important and how school leaders can approach community conversations....more15minPlay
September 30, 2019Taking on early learningMcMinnville School District, recognizing the importance of early learning for student success, has created programs to engage and teach children and and their families before they ever enter the K-12 system....more18minPlay
August 27, 2019More classes, more counselors, more teachersErick Flores, an Oregon teacher and school board member, offers his personal observations about how the Student Success Act will help schools provide more opportunities for their students....more15minPlay
July 10, 2019Trauma-informed care by the nonexpertsFor La Grande Superintendent George Mendoza, relationship-building is the basis of helping students who have suffered trauma learn better and be successful in school. The district's Culture of Care Plan not only helps the students but also helps the staff as it gives them more tools to create a safe, happy and productive learning environment....more20minPlay
May 01, 2019'Life-changing' education planThe Student Success Act, a bill to create a significant and stable investment in Oregon's schools, is working its way through the Legislature, offering real hope for district leaders. OSBA Executive Director Jim Green explains how the legislation works and what it means for communities....more21minPlay
FAQs about OSBA Sounding Boards podcast:How many episodes does OSBA Sounding Boards podcast have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.