Best Oregon School District Podcasts (2025)

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 24, 2025 - Kindergarten Registration 7:40

4h ago7:40

7:40

Kindergarten registration opens on Monday, March 3! All children in the HSD attendance area who will turn five by Monday, September 1, 2025 are eligible to enroll for the 2025-26 school year using the online Enrollment Process on or after March 3. HSD will once again be holding Kindergarten Fairs in April to provide families and incoming students t…

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HSD HR High Five Podcast February 2025 - It’s All Fun and Games 16:00

16h ago16:00

16:00

In this episode we will be concentrating on the topic of “play time” and you will hear stories from three employees who will share more about the work they are doing to support this aspect of education that is provided in our district. We are excited to bring these stories to our listeners and hope that you learn something new about the fun and gam…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 17 de febrero de 2025 - Semana Nacional de los Ingenieros 9:55

16h ago9:55

9:55

LaSemana Nacional de los Ingenieros se celebra del 16 al 22 de febrero de 2025. Por octavo año consecutivo, Intel y Portland Metro STEM Partnership se han asociado con el Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro para llevar experiencias prácticas de diseño en ingeniería a los salones de clases de 4.º grado en todo el distrito. Los días 19, 20 y 21 de febrero,…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 17, 2025 - National Engineers Week 8:45

16h ago8:45

8:45

National Engineers Week is February 16-22, 2025. For the eighth consecutive year, Intel and the Portland Metro STEM Partnership are partnering with the Hillsboro School District to bring hands-on engineering design learning to 4th grade classrooms across the district. On February 19, 20, and 21, volunteers from Intel and other AM-TECH partner compa…

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Episode 12: The Little Mermaid - Behind the Scenes Ft. Marsha Heuer, Erica Briski, Beau Jacobs, & Kaj Booker 11:41

3d ago11:41

11:41

Today we are at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center to get a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. We’re talking with some cast members along with Director, Marsha Heuer. Disney’s The Little Mermaid has four performances between Thursday, February 20 and Sunday, February 23 at the Oregon High Sc…

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Marcus Chambers on Community, Relationships, and Post-Pandemic Realities 55:53

3d ago55:53

55:53

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Marcus Chambers shares his insights on leadership, community, and navigating the challenges in education today. Here are three key takeaways: A+ School District: Superintendent Chambers explains Okaloosa County's focus on being an "A+ school district" ➕, emphasizing…

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How The Oregonian/OregonLive is covering Trump orders, policy changes 13:17

4d ago13:17

13:17

The second Trump administration has barely begun, but an avalanche of policy changes and executive orders have already had repercussions in Oregon. Editor Therese Bottomly is joined by politics co-editor Jamie Goldberg and watchdog editor Brad Schmidt to discuss local coverage of the Trump effect in Oregon. They discuss the many lawsuits already fi…

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Beyond Best Practices: Earl Franks on "Next Practices" and the Future of Elementary Education 55:23

10d ago55:23

55:23

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, we had the pleasure of speaking with Earl Franks, the Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). We explored some critical themes for today's educational leaders: 🤝 The Power of Collaboration: Earl emphasizes how crucial it is for educational organizations to work …

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 10 de febrero de 2025 - Obras teatrales de primavera en las escuelas preparatorias 12:21

11d ago12:21

12:21

Puede ser que la primavera aún no haya llegado, pero nuestros grupos teatrales de las escuelas preparatorias han estado trabajando arduamente y están listos para presentar sus producciones del segundo semestre. Venga y acompáñelos en una de sus próximas actuaciones! Mas: www.hsd.k12.or.us

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Recreational marijuana and Oregon’s cannabis economic crisis 24:50

11d ago24:50

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When Oregon became the third state in the United States to legalize recreational marijuana use, proponents envisioned a double dose of green. Residents were given a chance to light up legally, finally bringing the state’s underground cannabis culture out of the shadows. Nowadays, Oregon boasts twice as many cannabis shops as Starbucks coffeehouses.…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 10, 2025 - Spring High School Plays 9:47

14d ago9:47

9:47

Spring might not be here just yet, but our high school Drama crews have been hard at work and are ready to showcase their second semester productions. Come out and join them for an upcoming performance. Read more on our website: www.hsd.k12.or.us

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S3 E 11 - Lunch Art Ft. Erica Kypreos, Bri Listol, and Calvin Pettit 10:54

15d ago10:54

10:54

Today we are talking with our OHS school nutrition team and a student who is using artistic talents to bring great fun and joy to others each day during lunch.By Oregon School District

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Rethinking Grades: Joe Feldman on Creating Fair and Motivating Learning Environments 54:30

17d ago54:30

54:30

On this week's podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Feldman, the founder and CEO of Crescendo Education Group, about equitable grading practices. 🍎 It was an insightful conversation, and here are three key things I'm taking away: Traditional grading often undermines learning: Many teachers receive little to no training on grading. As a…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 3 de febrero de 2025 - La tasa de graduación del Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro alcanza su máximo histórico 11:40

18d ago11:40

11:40

El Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro logró la mayor cantidad de estudiantes graduados a tiempo de su historia en 2024, donde el 87.55 % de los estudiantes senior de todo el distrito lograron graduarse dentro de los cuatro años posteriores a su primer ingreso a la escuela preparatoria. Dos preparatorias del distrito, Century y Glencoe, superaron el umbr…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 3, 2025 - Hillsboro School District Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High 10:47

18d ago10:47

10:47

Hillsboro School District graduated more students on-time than ever in 2024, with 87.55% of seniors districtwide achieving graduation within four years of their first entry into high school. Graduation rates at two high schools, Century and Glencoe, crested the 90% threshold - a first for Glencoe and just the second time for Century since Oregon be…

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Putting together the pieces of Oregon’s affordable housing puzzle 18:45

18d ago18:45

18:45

It’s no secret that Oregon has an affordable housing problem. Gov. Tina Kotek has set an ambitious goal of building 36,000 units of housing a year, but so far, the state is nowhere close to hitting that target. Housing and real estate reporter Jonathan Bach recently went to Bend to spotlight a small but meaningful piece of the affordable housing pu…

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S3 E10 - OSD Legislature in Session! Ft. Chris Wiegman, Evan Bonsall, and Student Leaders 23:32

22d ago23:32

23:32

In this episode, we're going behind the scenes of our "OHS Legislature: (a.k.a. our OHS Political Science class), where students get a hands-on approach to learning about our democratic process. You'll see how our District value of “Relevant and Empowering Learning Experiences” is on full display in this course!…

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A Walk in Their Kicks: Dr. Aaron Johnson and School Environments That Value All 56:53

24d ago56:53

56:53

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we get to sit down with Dr. Aaron Johnson, leader, author, and professor. Here are some takeaways from our conversation: 🗣️ Humanizing Students: It's so crucial to allow students to be themselves, express their opinions, and share what they like and dislike about sc…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 27 de enero de 2025 - Mes Nacional de la Educación Técnica Profesional 10:10

25d ago10:10

10:10

Febrero es el Mes Nacional de la Educación Técnica Profesional (CTE, por sus siglas en inglés), una campaña anual de concientización pública patrocinada por la Association for Career and Technical Education, que nos invita a celebrar la importancia de CTE, así como las contribuciones de los programas y maestros de CTE en todo el país. En Hillsboro,…

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Can legislators shield consumers from the cost of powering data centers in Oregon? 29:31

26d ago29:31

29:31

Oregon’s residential electricity rates have gone up nearly 50% in the Portland area in just the past four years. Those increases have primarily been driven by the rising costs to buy power from the open energy market. But there’s growing concern that the rapid expansion of power-hungry data centers could significantly drive up residential power bil…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News January 27, 2025 - National Career and Technical Education Month 8:45

28d ago8:45

8:45

February is National Career and Technical Education Month, an annual public awareness campaign sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education, which encourages us to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements of CTE programs and educators across the nation. Here in Hillsboro, we have much to celebrate as we continue to expand …

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S3 E9 - Mentor Month Ft. Carol Christopher, Student Mentees and Mentors 13:22

29d ago13:22

13:22

January is National Mentor Month and we are fortunate to have an amazing mentoring program right here in the OSD. Today we are going to hear all about the Be A Champion Mentor program from the program coordinator, and two pairs of mentors / mentees. If you are interested in volunteering to be a mentor, you can find information about the Be A Champi…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 20 de enero de 2025 - Febrero es el Mes de la Historia de la Raza Negra 9:29

1M ago9:29

9:29

Febrero es el Mes de la Historia de la Raza Negra, y si bien estudiamos y celebramos la diversidad y las contribuciones de las personas de raza negra/africana/afroamericana durante este tiempo, estas conversaciones y lecciones no se limitan al mes de febrero sino que se llevan a cabo durante todo el año. Cuando la diversidad de nuestros estudiantes…

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Beyond the Arena: Melissa Sonnek's Journey in Education and Equity 58:22

1M ago58:22

58:22

This powerful conversation dives deep into leadership, equity, and creating inclusive educational spaces. Melissa, Associate Superintendent at Roseville Area Schools, shared invaluable lessons that are a must for any leader. Here's a quick recap: 💪 Courageous Leadership: Melissa emphasizes the need to challenge inequity head-on. 🌱 Identity & Achiev…

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Oregon lawmakers report to work. Here’s what they’re up to 19:17

1M ago19:17

19:17

A housing, homelessness and behavioral health crisis. Flagging student test scores. Billions of dollars needed for road and bridge repairs.Oregon legislative leaders will kick off their 2025 session this week at the Capitol with no shortage of significant challenges to tackle and tame. And while Democrats and Republicans say right now that they sha…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News January 20, 2025 - February is Black History Month 8:45

1M ago8:45

8:45

February is Black History Month, and while we do study and celebrate the diversity and contributions of Black/African/African Americans during this time, these conversations and lessons are not limited to the month of February - they take place throughout the entire year. When our students’ diversity is appreciated and visible, they all thrive from…

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HSD HR High Five Podcast January 2025 - HSD After Dark 11:30

1M ago11:30

11:30

In this episode we hear all about the work that goes on behind the scenes to support our district at night! These great staff work around the clock, literally, to keep the district running smoothly. Let’s take a look into what happens around the district after dark and celebrate the accomplishments of our employees who fulfill the duties of these u…

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An Imperfect Leader: Michelle Osterhoudt on Connection, Community, and Courage 57:42

1M ago57:42

57:42

📢 Exciting new episode of An Imperfect Leader! 📢 I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Michelle Osterhoudt, Superintendent of Margaretville Central Schools, and it was an incredibly insightful conversation! Here are some of the key themes: Rethinking Traditional Education 🏫: Michelle shared her personal experience with her daughter's struggl…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 13 de enero de 2025 - Encuesta del Plan Estratégico 10:30

1M ago10:30

10:30

Un componente fundamental de nuestro Plan Estratégico 2023-2027 es la incorporación de las voces de nuestros constituyentes. Hemos trabajado arduamente para asegurarnos de que las oportunidades para compartir opiniones y comentarios sean variadas, significativas e impliquen un alcance intencional a los grupos focales identificados y poblaciones his…

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The ‘Starfish’ surveys that rattled the highest echelons at Nike 19:32

1M ago19:32

19:32

Business reporter Matthew Kish just completed a three-part series on one of Oregon’s signature companies, Nike. He took a deep dive into the so-called “Starfish” surveys, a clandestine effort to document problems employees had with harassment and discrimination. The surveys are at the heart of a court case set to be argued this winter at the 9th Ci…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News January 13, 2025 - Strategic Plan Survey 9:14

1M ago9:14

9:14

A key component of our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is the incorporation of constituent voice. We have worked hard to ensure opportunities to share thoughts and feedback are varied, meaningful, and involve intentional outreach to identified focal groups and historically underserved populations. This includes our annual student survey in the spring, mee…

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S3 E8 - Alumni Tell All Ft. 19:19

1M ago19:19

19:19

This episode features four OHS alumni who joined us for the annual OHS Alumni Day, where previous students come back to share what they're doing now, how they got there, and tips for success. This is a must-listen-to episode for high school students and families!By Oregon School District

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Stephen Pruitt on Removing Barriers and Leading with Compassion and Action 1:01:42

1M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

📢 We had an INCREDIBLE conversation with Dr. Stephen Pruitt, President of the Southern Regional Education Board. 🎧 We dove deep into education, leadership, and creating real change. Here are some of the key takeaways: 🤝 Stakeholder vs. Shareholder: Dr. Pruitt brilliantly explained that in education, we need to move beyond "stakeholders" and cultiva…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 6 de enero de 2025 - Mes de Agradecimiento a la Mesa Directiva 7:50

2M ago7:50

7:50

¡Enero es el Mes de Agradecimiento a la Mesa Directiva! Nos gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para agradecer sinceramente a nuestros siete miembros electos de la Mesa Directiva por su servicio voluntario al distrito y a la gran comunidad de Hillsboro: la presidenta Ivette Pantoja, el vicepresidente Mark Watson y los directores See Eun Kim, Erika…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News January 6, 2025 - School Board Appreciation Month 7:10

2M ago7:10

7:10

January is School Board Appreciation Month! We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our seven elected School Board members for their voluntary service to the District and to the greater Hillsboro community: Chair Ivette Pantoja, Vice Chair Mark Watson, and Directors See Eun Kim, Erika Lopez, Patrick Maguire, Nancy Thomas, and Monique …

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What happens when Oregon approves massive thousand-acre solar farms? 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

Large solar farms are on the rise in Oregon, in a push to fulfill the state’s ambitious clean energy mandates. But their rapid rise is leading to worries about how they could reshape the state’s agricultural economy and rural vistas. In November, the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council, a board that oversees the siting of large energy facilities,…

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Quintin Shepherd: Owning the Complexity of Leadership 39:11

2M ago39:11

39:11

Have you ever felt like the traditional leadership models just don't fit? 🤔 Then you NEED to listen to our latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast with the incredible Dr. Quintin Shepherd. 🎧 We dive deep into #transformational #leadership, the power of language, and how to truly connect with your #community…

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A conversation with the superintendents of Oregon’s 3 largest school districts 26:19

2M ago26:19

26:19

Schools may be closed for the holiday break, but there’s a lot ahead for Oregon’s public education system in 2025. We asked three of the superintendents of Oregon’s largest public school districts — Kimberlee Armstrong of Portland Public Schools, Gustavo Balderas from the Beaverton School District and Andrea Castaneda from Salem-Keizer Public Schoo…

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An Imperfect Leader with Doug Reeves: Coaching, Courage, and Classroom Connections 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

📢 The tree is lit and the cookies have been set out for Santa. It's the perfect time to tune in to an amazing remastered encore episode with Douglas Reeves on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎧 We dive deep into crucial topics for today's education leaders. Here are some key takeaways: 1️⃣ Theme 1: The Urgent Need fo…

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UFOs, mysterious red lights in Oregon skies and perplexed pilots 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

On the evening of Saturday, Dec. 7, a series of curious and unusual red lights illuminated the Oregon night sky. They moved around dramatically, zooming up and down at speeds so extreme, so uncharacteristic, nearby pilots were left in awe as they watched it all unfold from 30,000 feet. “I don’t even know how to describe it,” one pilot said. “It’s p…

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S3 E7 - Dane County Youth Governance Program Ft. Jacsyn Disrud 11:05

2M ago11:05

11:05

We have many student leaders at Oregon High School and they make an incredible difference in our community. Today we are talking with Jacsyn Disrud, one of our students who is serving as a representative with the Dane County Youth Governance program.By Oregon School District

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HSD HR High Five Podcast December 2024 - Don’t take it for GRANTed 13:10

2M ago13:10

13:10

In this episode we hear from employees who have creatively utilized grant funding to support their work at HSD. Did you know that HSD manages around 150 grants in an average year? There are many interesting ways that these resources provide for services throughout our district and we definitely don’t take it for granted. We are excited to share sto…

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Small Town, Big Decisions: Casey Hallgarth Leads with Heart in Rural Oregon 47:25

2M ago47:25

47:25

This week, Casey Hallgarth, Superintendent of the Baker School District in Baker City, Oregon, joins the podcast. Here are a few key takeaways: Building relationships is paramount to successful leadership. Casey emphasizes the significance of authentic and genuine connections with staff, community members, and board members. Shared image of success…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 16 de diciembre de 2024 - Subvenciones del Plan para el Éxito Estudiantil 8:30

2M ago8:30

8:30

La Ley para el Éxito Estudiantil de Oregón de 2019 estableció las Subvenciones del Plan para el Éxito Estudiantil (SSP, por sus siglas en inglés) para abordar las disparidades educativas y promover el éxito entre los estudiantes históricamente marginados. Estas subvenciones apoyan programas diseñados para mejorar los resultados educativos de grupos…

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Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News December 16, 2024 - Student Success Plan Grant Awards 7:35

2M ago7:35

7:35

Oregon’s 2019 Student Success Act established Student Success Plan grants to address educational disparities and promote success among historically underserved students. These grants support programs tailored to improve educational outcomes for specific student groups, including African American/Black, Native American, Latino, and Native Hawaiian/P…

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How the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history imploded 20:16

2M ago20:16

20:16

Last week, plans for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history imploded in spectacular fashion. First, an Oregon federal judge blocked the $24.6 billion bid by Kroger to take over Albertson’s, its next largest rival. Less than 24 hours later, Albertsons, which also owns Safeway, pulled out of the deal entirely — and then filed a massive lawsui…

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S3 E6 - OMS Leaf Raking Project 13:57

2M ago13:57

13:57

Each year 8th grade students at Oregon Middle School participate in a leaf raking community service project. Today we’re going to learn a little more about this project from this year’s organizer and a few of our students.By Oregon School District

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Dr. Ron Taylor's Imperfect Leader's Playbook: Integrity, Grace, and Trust 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

Join me for a powerful conversation with Dr. Ronald Taylor, former superintendent and author of The Courage to Lead with Integrity for Equity, on the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader! Dr. Taylor shares his remarkable journey in education, exploring the critical importance of equity, integrity, and courage in leadership. We discuss: The impact …

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How Oregonians can support Season of Sharing, our holiday campaign 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

For decades, The Oregonian has sponsored an annual fundraising drive, featuring local nonprofits making a difference in our community. Its part of The Oregonian/OregonLive’s mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve. This year, we are featuring 13 nonprofits. Once the board chooses a nonprofit, reporters and photographers find an e…

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HSD Podcast de la Semana, 9 de diciembre de 2024 - Resúmenes de los perfiles escolares y del distrito 6:00

3M ago6:00

6:00

El jueves, 21 de noviembre, el Departamento de Educación de Oregón publicó los resúmenes de los perfiles escolares y del distrito para el año escolar 2023-2024. Esta publicación está diseñada para proporcionar un conjunto consistente de datos a nivel de escuela y de distrito para las comunidades locales. Contiene datos de evaluaciones previamente p…

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