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Will an Education Czar solve Oregon’s education problems?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Steve Buckstein

Governor Kitzhaber’s latest attempt to reform education in Oregon took a major step forward today with his Oregon Education Investment Board’s hire of Rudy Crew as the state’s first Chief Education Officer, our very own education czar. Not to be … Continue reading →

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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Steve Buckstein

Lewis J. Perelman probably wrote his 1992 book, School’s Out, without knowing anything about Oregon’s 1991 major school reform effort, The Oregon Education Act for the 21st Century that then-Senate President John Kitzhaber supported. But he didn’t have to know … Continue reading →

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What are they afraid of?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Steve Buckstein

A tale of Steve Buckstein’s and Russ Dondero’s time together at the State Capitol on February 8th. On Wednesday at 1pm, Hearing Room B in the State Capitol was packed with representatives of virtually every organization and special interest group … Continue reading →

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