Tag SUMMER SCHOOL
Bills to help Oregon schools fund years of summer learning await governor’s signature
The Oregon Legislature passed two bills to provide consistent funding to summer learning programs and to ensure they boost student academic outcomes.
Lawmakers propose temporary summer school funding while pursuing long-term fix
Gov. Tina Kotek is backing a proposal to send school districts $50 million for summer programs after the Legislature failed to allocate funds last summer. Salem-Keizer leaders said the money would help expand offerings.
Several insurers will offer coverage for summer programs nearly derailed by state rules
The Oregon Association of Education Service Districts announced Thursday that three insurance agents will provide specialty coverage for sexual assault and molestation to community groups offering summer learning programs. Last week, the Oregon Department of Education announced a requirement that community groups have such insurance in order…