Initiatives:

The Chalkboard Project is an independent, non-profit organization working to unite Oregonians to make our public schools among the nation's best. Learn more...

We would love to hear your suggestions for a future initiative designed to benefit all Oregonians. Please send suggestions to: info@chalkboardproject.org.

Foundations for a Better Oregon (FBO) was created by five Oregon foundations, and recently joined by a sixth, with a mission of building collaborations to work on citizen engagement and public policy issues.

In the News:

• Congratulations new CLASS Districts!

  Chalkboard has awarded CLASS planning grants to nine additional school districts. Salem-Keizer, Bend-LaPine, Redmond, Sisters, Crook County, High Desert ESD, Lebanon, Oregon City and Vernonia will receive grants ranging from $6,000 to $28,500 this fall. Read more on Chalkboard Web site.
  
• Click here to check out the Open Books Project Web site. It's an easy-to-use tool that provides all kinds of information about Oregon's K-12 public school districts. You can view information on your local school district, compare districts, or see statewide averages.
• New Chalkboard research indicates Oregon teachers need more time for and access to quality, ongoing professional development activities that will help increase student achievement. Click to read the press release...
• Citizens' Corps continues to grow: Oregonians around the state are lending their names, time and talents to Chalkboard's work. Click to learn more...