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

Teachers don’t just teach—they shape lives, build confidence, and open doors for their students every single day. We’re grateful for all you do. Thank you, teachers.

Bus drivers keep America’s schools running!  #NationalSchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay

Students: Make your voice heard! ODE and @OregonHECC are seeking HS & CC students for the CTE Student Advisory Council. ✔ Share your ideas with CTE leaders ✔ Gain leadership experience ✔ Help shape Oregon’s State CTE Plan 📅Apply by May 1! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #ThisIsCTE

Governor Kotek Announces Summer Learning Grants to Strengthen Literacy Read the release: web.govpress.oregon.gov/common/mailing…

In classrooms and work sites across the country, apprentices are working to make America skilled again! Happy National Apprenticeship Week to the students, instructors, and business partners working together to leading our country forward. #NAW2026

ODE Establishes the Hòa Nguyễn Impact Awards to Celebrate Student Attendance Read the release: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/…

Bright Smiles + Bright Futures = @RogueCC Dental Program! Students develop precision, professionalism & patient-care skills needed for careers in oral health. Another example of how CTE programs turn classroom learning into real-world opportunity! #ThisIsCTE #dentalassistant #CTE

Happy Earth Day! ODF celebrates Earth Day every day from the office and in the field. We’re stewards of Oregon’s state forests, we educate, assist and enforce Oregon’s Forest Practices Act with forest operators, and protect over 16 million acres of forestland from wildfire.

Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month tinyurl.com/44swneyw Mes de la Herencia Asiática-Estadounidense, Nativos de Hawái y de las Islas del Pacífico tinyurl.com/44swneyw

Libraries open the door to a world of literacy. During #NationalLibraryWeek, we celebrate their role in helping students grow and succeed. Too many students are not reading proficiently, and supporting literacy locally matters more than ever. Take a trip this week and help your kids choose their next adventure.

Congratulations to @Bethel_Schools, Yoncalla SD, South Umpqua SD and Roseburg Public Schools on your federal Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant awards!

Students: Make your voice heard! ODE and HECC are seeking high school & community college students for the CTE Student Advisory Council. ✔ Share your ideas with CTE leaders ✔ Gain leadership experience ✔ Help shape Oregon's CTE Plan 📅 Apply by May 1 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Governor Tina Kotek Signs House Bill 4149, Strengthening Protections for Students Experiencing Homelessness Read the release: apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroo…

The April 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/…

Stephen Date guides @PortlandCC Medical Assisting students with hands-on labs, diverse teaching methods and person-centered care. By identifying and removing barriers, he helps every learner prepare for success in real-world healthcare careers. #ThisIsCTE #HealthcareCareers

The Oregon legislature is studying public school attendance in the state. Your perspective can help inform this work. Submit your survey response by April 17. Add your voice here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Response…

New Report Shows 76% Increase in Early Learning Access for Young Children with Disabilities in Oregon Read the release: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/…

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Measles exposure locations confirmed at Lark Café in West Linn and Pho. Com restaurant in Gresham. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/o3pa50YCxMv

What does a cell phone-free school day actually look like? 100% of Oregon school districts have implemented the cell phone policy and students are already seeing positive impacts. At Estacada High School, students are sharing how the policy is shaping their experience at school.