Oregon makes bold statement recognizing International Baccalaureate

by Ty Davison | Jun 18, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon makes bold statement recognizing International Baccalaureate • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon’s Legislature made a bold move, and one to benefit students. Members of the House and Senate voted unanimously this session that students who complete...

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel

by Ty Davison | Jun 9, 2024 | News & Commentary

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel – oregonlive.com: Lesson plans on the Portland teachers union website that drew condemnation from Jewish leaders this week — and that the union...

Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides

by Ty Davison | Jun 4, 2024 | News & Commentary

Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides – oregonlive.com: A chorus of Jewish leaders, teachers and parents are expressing outrage with the Portland Public Schools teachers’ union for hosting a pro-Palestinian advocacy...

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement

by Ty Davison | May 16, 2024 | News & Commentary

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement  • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon has finally caught up to the many other states that require high school students to pass a personal finance course as a graduation requirement with a  landmark...

Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry

by Ty Davison | May 6, 2024 | News & Commentary

Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry – Salem Reporter: A group of Willamette University students are occupying the Putnam University Center on campus, demanding the university divest from the U.S. arms industry which...