OSBA Sounding Boards podcast

OSBA's Sounding Boards is a regular exploration of Oregon's public schools system with education experts and passionate advocates.

ODE Director Charlene Williams: "Accountability matters" 04/29/2024

ODE Director Charlene Williams: "Accountability matters" The wide-open spaces of Malheur County impressed upon Oregon Department of Education Director Charlene Williams some of the differences between Oregon's rural and urban schools, shaping her agency leadership. As she approaches her second year as director, she wants to change the narrative about public Oregon education while taking into account the state's varied needs. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/31042798

Aug. 16, 2023 | Protecting a town's heart 08/16/2023

Aug. 16, 2023 | Protecting a town's heart The Oregon Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program supports school district projects to make old buildings safer in an emergency. The Powers School District is using $1.5 million from the program to protect and restore a century-old town landmark. To read more about the work, visit /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/27773127

End of naming, shaming and blaming 02/05/2020

End of naming, shaming and blaming The Oregon Department of Education is here to help school districts and education service districts as the Student Success Act adds public education program funding and puts new demands on school leaders, says Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Colt Gill. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/13034303

Preventing threats before students are lost 01/07/2020

Preventing threats before students are lost John Van Dreal, an internationally recognized school safety expert, explains how the Salem-Keizer Threat Assessment System he helped pioneer guides educators to identify potential student threats and intervene before they escalate to tragedy. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/12649979

Internships unite school and business goals 11/25/2019

Internships unite school and business goals Better Together connects the community with central Oregon schools to close gaps. The nonprofit is helping facilitate internships that give students valuable work and education skills while also building bridges between the business community and classrooms. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/12170858

Education equity as a ‘moral imperative’ 10/29/2019

Education equity as a ‘moral imperative’ The Student Success Act commands Oregon school districts to consider equity issues. National consultant and former school board member Daryl Dixon addresses why equity is important and how school leaders can approach community conversations. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/11828013

Taking on early learning 09/30/2019

Taking on early learning McMinnville School District, recognizing the importance of early learning for student success, has created programs to engage and teach children and and their families before they ever enter the K-12 system. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/11453078

More classes, more counselors, more teachers 08/27/2019

More classes, more counselors, more teachers Erick Flores, an Oregon teacher and school board member, offers his personal observations about how the Student Success Act will help schools provide more opportunities for their students. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/11021816

Trauma-informed care by the nonexperts 07/10/2019

Trauma-informed care by the nonexperts For La Grande Superintendent George Mendoza, relationship-building is the basis of helping students who have suffered trauma learn better and be successful in school. The district’s Culture of Care Plan not only helps the students but also helps the staff as it gives them more tools to create a safe, happy and productive learning environment. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/10472072

'Life-changing' education plan 05/01/2019

'Life-changing' education plan The Student Success Act, a bill to create a significant and stable investment in Oregon's schools, is working its way through the Legislature, offering real hope for district leaders. OSBA Executive Director Jim Green explains how the legislation works and what it means for communities. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/9606872

Dedicated funding for student success 03/15/2019

Dedicated funding for student success Rep. Barbara Smith Warner, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Student Success, reveals why legislators think schools need more money and what they hope to accomplish in the 2019 legislative session. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/9024584

Trauma-informed care for students 01/30/2019

Trauma-informed care for students Nicole Barker, the Tigard High math department chair, and Alfonso Ramirez, the trauma-informed specialist coordinator at Tigard High, share their insights from a pilot program exploring how to help students learn who are impacted by trauma. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/8460353

Lessons from the Student Success Committee 12/06/2018

Lessons from the Student Success Committee Oregon Sen. Arnie Roblan shares what the Joint Interim Committee on Student Success has learned and what it hopes to accomplish. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/7817003

OSBA Sounding Boards 09/19/2018

OSBA Sounding Boards OSBA Legislative Services Director Lori Sattenspiel and Legislative Specialist Richard Donovan describe the trials and tribulations, as well as the purpose, of OSBA's Fall Regional meetings. /episode/index/show/osbasoundingboards/id/7066420

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