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OSAS results show district gains while gaps remain; PPS launches DCIP and RISE focus on teacher clarity
Summary
Portland Public Schools presented the 2024–25 OSAS results on Oct. 28, reporting districtwide gains that exceed state averages while noting persistent achievement gaps for several student groups.
Portland Public Schools presented the 2024–25 Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) data to the board on Oct. 28 and outlined district responses that aim to translate assessment results into classroom practice.
Dr. Renard Adams, presenting the OSAS trends for the district, said PPS continues to ‘‘outpace the statewide average by double digits’’ in both English language arts and mathematics, and noted the district has achieved academic recovery in math compared with pre‑pandemic levels; ELA performance is nearly restored, within a tenth of a percentage point, he said.
Nut graf: While districtwide gains were evident, the presentation flagged persistent gaps among student groups. The district will use its district continuous improvement plan (DCIP), classroom coaching and the RISE initiative of…
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