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Oregon Achieves... Together!
A Message from the Director of the Oregon Department of Education, Dr. Charlene Williams
Dear Education Community,
Another school year is here, filled with possibility, purpose and momentum. Please take a moment to read Governor Kotek’s message proclaiming September as Attendance Awareness Month. Then watch my video below welcoming the start of another great year of learning!
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Every year, Oregon school districts face a heavy grant reporting lift—250 questions, 57 assurances, and 46 different submission methods. That’s time and energy taken away from what matters most: supporting students.
As part of Senate Bill 141 (the 2025 Education Accountability Act), the legislature has directed ODE to simplify grant reporting and align it more closely with student success priorities. ODE is answering that call through its Streamlining Reports & Grant Consolidation initiative, which is focused on reducing paperwork, aligning deadlines, providing timely feedback, and better connecting budgets and reporting to student outcome goals.
More about the pilot project...
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans trailblazers who have inspired generations and enriched our communities. The mid-September start is significant: September 15 marks the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Additionally, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
While heritage months offer important opportunities to spotlight diverse histories, they also serve as a springboard for year-round inclusive learning. The stories, voices and contributions of our diverse communities should be part of teaching curriculum, every month of the year.
Check out the Hispanic Heritage Month resources...
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 The start of a new school year is a great opportunity to share new resources and professional learning opportunities in three areas of student support: transformative social and emotional learning, inclusive social science education, and comprehensive substance use prevention. These efforts reflect a shared commitment to fostering safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments where all students feel supported and able to thrive. This work is part of the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) ongoing focus on student well-being and high-quality instruction and is further supported by legislative investments through SB 1050 (2023), SB 5701 (2024), and HB 5204 (2024).
More about the new resources...
National School Lunch Week is Approaching!
National School Lunch Week is October 13-17. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of Child Nutrition Programs in schools. We invite school board members and superintendents to eat with students during the week of October 13-17 to experience their nutritious and appealing local school lunches.
Encourage your school board to participate by planning lunch with students that week. All they need to do is reach out to school nutrition staff and building administrators before their visit. They are encouraged to post to social media about their experience using the #NSLW25inOR hashtag and the ODE (@ORDeptEd) and OSBA (@OSBANews) X handles.
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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is excited to announce the launch of a Literacy Advisory Roundtable – a new opportunity for educators, advocates, students and partners to help shape the future of literacy in Oregon. As the Early Literacy Success Initiative enters its second biennium and new efforts begin, ODE invites literacy leaders to continue shaping this important work by applying to join the Roundtable.
More about the roundtable and how to apply...
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