Foundations for a Better Oregon
Our Vision
We envision a better Oregon that hears, values, and cares for every child. Communities, policymakers, system leaders, and philanthropy forge networks of trust, honor Oregon’s complexity, and move as one to remedy the historical and emerging injustices facing children. Public systems authentically engage families and communities in design and decision-making to uphold our collective commitment to children. Together, Oregonians nurture children’s learning, aspirations, and humanity, and every child knows that they belong.
The Oregon Partners for Education Justice (OPEJ)—a cross-cultural network of community-based organizations, culturally specific service providers, and education advocates—has released its 2026 Legislative Agenda.
As a proud member and supporter of the OPEJ network, Foundations for a Better Oregon looks forward to working alongside community partners to champion this legislative agenda at the State Capitol in Salem.
Video: Gov. Kotek Signs K-12 Improvement and Accountability Bill
As student outcomes lag, educational disparities persist, strikes make headlines, economic forecasts shift, and federal actions spark fear, it was a pivotal year for state lawmakers to take action.
Oregon's Student Success Act
A New Five-Part Series Illuminates Five Years of Implementation and Impact
ADVANCING OREGON’S COMMITMENT TO EVERY CHILD
What We Do
FBO is demystifying complex systems and elevating community-driven solutions to disrupt the historical and emerging injustices facing Oregon children and families.
Who We Are
At Foundations for a Better Oregon (FBO), we are fervent believers in Oregon’s children, families, and communities. We are conveners, researchers, advocates, and storytellers. And we are systems thinkers and bridge builders, reimagining how Oregon supports every child to learn, grow, and thrive.
What We Believe
We believe Oregon’s children are a shared responsibility. FBO's values, theory of change, and partnerships drive our work to ensure Oregon lives up to this sacred responsibility.
Acknowledging Native Land, Lives, and Ways of Knowing
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