Senators split over Quality Education Commission nominees as debate centers on model expertise
The Senate confirmed three nominees to the Quality Education Commission after extended debate about the model's methodology and the commission's makeup. Opponents said the Quality Education Model needs more technical researchers; supporters stressed nominees' collective classroom and district experience.
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The Senate voted to confirm three nominees to the Quality Education Commission (QEC) on June 17 after a protracted floor debate about the commission's role and the technical expertise needed to modernize Oregon's Quality Education Model (QEM). Senator Jama moved the block confirmation of Dana Lovejoy, Gary Roberts and Tyler Sciolo Lakeburg; the clerk later recorded the vote and the nominees were confirmed.
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