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Oregon Department of Education highlights graduation gains, staffing and reporting reforms in committee briefing
Summary
Dr. Charlene Williams and Chief of Staff Taneal Weatherall told the Education Subcommittee that ODE serves about 547,000 students, has expanded grants and staffing in recent years, is prioritizing early literacy and attendance, and is working to reduce district reporting by 50 percent.
Dr. Charlene Williams, director of the Oregon Department of Education, told the Education Subcommittee on Feb. 3 that ODE oversees K–12 policy, supports 547,000 students in 197 districts and is prioritizing academic excellence, belonging and wellness, and reimagining accountability.
Williams said ODE was established under state statute (referenced in her presentation) to oversee public education and is led by the superintendent of public instruction, with a governor-appointed state board of education. She said ODE employs more than 600 staff and has grown the number of grant-in-aid programs from 34 to over…
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