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Dinged for lack of transparency, Oregon Department of Education debuts slightly better way to track school performance
A new state dashboard unveiled this week is supposed to make it easier for the public to assess how schools are performing, but still lacks key features that would help, according to a national expert.
Oregon’s new education leader wants more, diverse teachers to get students caught up from Covid
Charlene Williams, the new director of the Oregon Department of Education, says she will unify the state’s 197 school districts on prioritizing students who’ve fallen furthest behind during the pandemic
Kotek names longtime Northwest educator, administrator to lead Department of Education
Charlene Williams, who will take over July 10 as interim director of the state Department of Education, would be the first Black woman overseeing Oregon’s 197 school districts.
SPECIAL REPORT: With districts, not state, responsible for improving reading, some students will be left behind
Part 3 of a special report: Oregon's strong tradition of local control for schools means the state doesn't intervene in individual districts failing to help kids learn to read.
Kotek announces new education adviser, leader for statewide education initiatives
The Friday announcements come as Oregon Department of Education Director Colt GIll said he's retiring at the end of June.