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Class of 2025 Sets Oregon High School Graduation Rate Record Read the release: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/…

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! The theme, “Nothing About Us Without Us,” reminds us to center self‑advocates in every decision. Explore @OCDD resources: ocdd.org/dd-awareness/ ODE remains committed to inclusive, accessible education for all students.

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Senator Avel Gordly content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/…

Gettin’ in Gear: Students at @RogueCC’s Automatic Transmission Lab learn to disassemble and reassemble a transmission, gaining real-world skills that power careers in the auto industry. Just one example of how RCC supports CTE through hands-on learning and workforce preparation

A visiting delegation of students from the Toyama Prefecture in Japan stopped by ODE today. Thank you all for your questions and interest in our state! Have fun on the rest of your journey!

The March edition of Education Update is out! If there's not a copy in your inbox, you can view it online here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/… Then don't forget to sign up to get future editions as soon as they are released: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/…

Oregon CBOs: The 2026-28 Summer Learning Grants encourage districts/ESDs/public charters to partner w/ local orgs. If you offer enrichment, literacy support or other summer learning strengths, reach out to explore partnering opportunities. More info: oregonbuys.gov/bso/external/b…

Congratulations to Oregon School for the Deaf junior Emma Keen on her win at the 2026 Poetry Out Loud competition! It's the third win in five years for OSD and the fourth overall. We know you will represent the state well at nationals next month in Washington, D.C., Emma!

🚀 The 2026-28 State Summer Learning Grant RFA is now OPEN! ODE invites districts, ESDs & charter schools to apply for up to $1M/yr to provide high-quality, literacy focused summer programs. More info: oregonbuys.gov/bso/external/b… #SummerLearningOR #OregonEd #LiteracyMatters

Farrah Rawlins, PCC Medical Imaging Program Director, brings real-world experience and cutting-edge tech into every class. Students gain hands-on skills, build confidence, and graduate ready for successful careers as radiologic technologists. That’s high-quality #CTE in action.

Happy #SELWeek! SEL Day on March 2 kicked off a global celebration of social & emotional learning. Thank you to Oregon educators for building caring, identity-affirming environments where students and adults can learn, grow & thrive. SEL Week Resources: selday.org/toolkits/

It’s Classified Appreciation Week! ☕️ The Parkrose School Board is proud to partner with the Parkrose Coffee Shop to provide treats for our incredible classified staff. Thank you for the dedication and care you bring to our schools every day! 👏 #ClassifiedAppreciation #ShopLocal

Today, we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and his books that have instilled a joy of reading in children for generations. #NationalReadingMonth

Classified Employee Appreciation Week tinyurl.com/4ba95dcf Semana de Agradecimiento a los Empleados Clasificados tinyurl.com/4ba95dcf

When a child can read confidently, there is no limit to what they can learn. #NationalReadingMonth

CTE Month is over — but we’re still celebrating 🎉 Join #ThisIsCTE and submit your photos & videos today. Let’s showcase CTE happening across Oregon all year long!

PCC’s Mobile Welding Trailer is sparking interest in the skilled trades! The trailer has visited 22 HS, reaching 900+ students last two years. By meeting students where they are, PCC is helping build a strong pipeline of young, skilled workers ready to Build America. #ThisIsCTE

35 years of fire service → now shaping the next generation 🚒 Paul Jennings brings real-world experience to PCC, preparing future firefighters and fire prevention professionals through hands-on learning, equity, and teamwork. #ThisIsCTE #FireService #CTEMonth #CTE

Training today, caring tomorrow 🦷 @RogueCC Dental Assistant students are mastering chairside techniques & patient communication while building the skills that keep communities smiling. Shoutout to the team for their SADHA competition video! #ThisIsCTE youtube.com/watch?v=TdF1TH…

Partnerships power CTE 🤝 The Portland Area CTE Consortium’s Alignment & Dual Credit Symposium connected secondary, post-secondary & industry partners across three October events. 📊 253 educators 📊 56 industry partners New collaborations. Stronger pathways. #ThisIsCTE

Almost through #CTEMonth, don’t miss out! 📣 Join #ThisIsCTE and submit your photos & videos today. Show Oregon what CTE looks like in action. #OregonCTE #CTEinOregon #OregonStudents #OregonEducation #OregonSchools #FutureReady #CareerReady #WorkforceReady #HandsOnLearning