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Freedom in Film: Won’t Back Down (2012)
Social problem films are not generally “feel-good” movies, in the sense that viewers feel comfortable with their feet up, eating popcorn, laughing with the heroes, and hoping for happily ever after. Won’t Back Down (2012) is a bit different. The … Continue reading
Posted in Cascade Website, Children's Scholarship Fund, Freedom in Film and Fiction, Kathryn Hickok, School Choice Project
Tagged education reform, Holly Hunter, Maggie Gyllenhaal, parent trigger law, parental choice, public schools, school choice, school reform, teachers union, Viola Davis, Won't Back Down
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Will an Education Czar solve Oregon’s education problems?
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
Blended Learning: Making Technology Work for Students
In the Nation’s Digital Learning Report Card, Oregon received great marks for our state’s full-time online programs and access to blended learning in Oregon’s public charter schools. Oregon received low marks in the national Report Card for failing to make … Continue reading
Milton Friedman 99th Birthday Thank You Video
Thanks to everyone who came and helped us celebrate Milton Friedman’s 99th birthday. Look forward to seeing you all next year for 100!
Victories for Oregon’s K-12 Kids Today: School Choice Bills Pass House and Senate
Today, Oregon’s legislators looked somewhat frenzied as they fought for key education reforms in Oregon. After tense negotiations, significant amendments, and a tug-of-war on several education bills, the Oregon legislature passed a package of education reforms with strong bi-partisan support. The … Continue reading
School Choice up for Vote Today: Your Voice Could Tip the Balance
Want kids to have more educational options? This afternoon, the Oregon House of Representatives will be voting on three school choice bills that would allow parents to have better access to public schools (especially charter schools). If the House passes … Continue reading
Posted in Cascade Website, Christina Martin, School Choice Project
Tagged Cascade Policy Institute, charter schools, college sponsor, education, hb 2301, hb 3645, hb 3681, interdistrict transfer, K-12 education reform, online education, oregon legislature, school choice, virtual charter school
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Oregon On Verge of Important School Choice Reforms – Time for Concerned Voters to Tip the Balance
Now is a pivotal opportunity for you to make a difference for school choice with just a few minutes of your time. Democratic Governor Kitzhaber and the House Republicans are working together behind the scenes together to push through a … Continue reading
Legislature Considers Anti-Virtual Charter School Bill Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m., the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education will hold a public hearing for a bill that essentially would force Oregon’s virtual charter schools to close. The bill (SB 927) closely resembles an idea that the … Continue reading
Legislature Considers Shutting Out New Online Charter Schools – SB 927
Today, the Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee is again considering Senate Bill 927, which even after 4 series of amendments would stifle innovation for K-12 online education in Oregon. While this bill is less onerous than the OEA’s original … Continue reading
Oregon’s K-12 Power Struggle
The Willamette Week published an excellent article yesterday that exposes the ugly politicization of K-12 education in Oregon. The bottom line is that Oregon’s biggest teachers union, the OEA, which gives more money in political contributions per teacher than any … Continue reading
Posted in Cascade Website, Christina Martin, School Choice Project
Tagged charter schools, Christina Martin, education, education reform, HB 2287, Kitzhaber, OEA, school choice, unions
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