NEWS & STORY

Stories help us understand who we are, how our children are doing, and what gives us hope. When we reframe systemic failures and uplift the strengths of Oregon's children and communities, we can narrate the path to a more just future.

A view of the Oregon State Capitol dome on a cloudy day.
What Happened for K-12 Education in Oregon's 2025 Legislative Session

As student outcomes lag, educational disparities persist, strikes make headlines, economic forecasts shift, and federal actions spark fear, it was a pivotal year for state lawmakers to take action.

Read More

Oregon Will Now Fund Summer Learning Long-Term

Gov. Tina Kotek signed two bills funding academic and enrichment programs for students across Oregon through 2027.

Read More

Gov. Tina Kotek is sitting at a large desk and celebrating after signing two summer learning bills, surrounded by state legislators and supporters.
2025 Legislative Summit Spotlights Focus, Collaboration, and Accountability in Public Education

Over a hundred policy, community, and education leaders discussed opportunities to accelerate and sustain progress for Oregon children.

Read More

Op-Ed: Student Success Act Offers a Model for Effective, Accountable Education Funding

Former Rep. Barbara Smith Warner and Sen. Arnie Roblan—architects of the Student Success Act—explain why this landmark legislation should be a model for all of Oregon’s K-12 funding.

Read More

Op-Ed: It's Time to Modernize Oregon's Quality Education Model

In The Oregonian, FBO's Whitney Grubbs explains how fixing Oregon's Quality Education Model can help make sure state dollars improve public schools for all Oregon students.

Read More

The Power of Future Thinking in Rural Oregon

FBO’s Janet Soto Rodriguez reflects on opportunities to engage rural voice, vision, and strength wherever decisions are made.

Read More

How Oregon Educators Can Fulfill the Promise of Ethnic Studies

New K-12 social studies standards can make learning more engaging, rigorous, and inclusive for all students. Now, the state must help schools prepare.

Read More

Reclaiming Our Own Power Through 'Moles, Murales y la Madre Tierra'

'La abundancia que tenemos': Stories of youth leadership and community-based summer learning in the TURNO and Anahuac programs at Capaces Leadership Institute

Read More

Diana, Adabella, Estrella, Karina, Neida, and Aide are among the youth leaders who supported Capaces Leadership Institute's summer learning program.

Looking for More?

Explore FBO's archive of news and stories.

Read More