Oregon’s class of 2024 defies expectations with increase in high school graduation rate

by Ty Davison | Jan 30, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon’s class of 2024 defies expectations with increase in high school graduation rate • Oregon Capital Chronicle: At the start of the pandemic, less than 74% of these students were on track to graduate in four years. But last year, nearly 82% graduated on...

Oregon math, reading achievement among the nation’s worst, new scores show

by Ty Davison | Jan 29, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon math, reading achievement among the nation’s worst, new scores show – oregonlive.com: Only New Mexico, Alabama, West Virginia and Delaware posted eighth grade reading scores significantly below Oregon’s. …Charlene Williams, Oregon’s state schools...

High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says

by Ty Davison | Jan 16, 2025 | News & Commentary

High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says – oregonlive.com: Gov. Tina Kotek stumped for one of her signature issues on Wednesday before an audience of housing leaders from across the West as she readies for a similar push in...

Federal judge vacates Biden Title IX rule, scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ students nationwide

by Ty Davison | Jan 15, 2025 | News & Commentary

Federal judge vacates Biden Title IX rule, scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ students nationwide • Oregon Capital Chronicle: A federal district court judge has struck down President Joe Biden’s effort to protect transgender students and make other changes to Title IX,...

Outgoing Multnomah County DA seeks reduced conviction in violent assault, early release for convicted murderer

by Ty Davison | Jan 8, 2025 | News & Commentary

Outgoing Multnomah County DA seeks reduced conviction in violent assault, early release for convicted murderer – oregonlive.com: Days before he leaves office, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt and his Justice Integrity Unit are set Monday to ask a...