Oregon's Student Success Act
ILLUMINATING FIVE YEARS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACT
A new series from Foundations for a Better Oregon
After months of listening, research, and analysis, Foundations for a Better is excited to introduce a five-part series called Oregon’s Student Success Act: Illuminating Five Years of Implementation and Impact. With so much recent attention on K–12 funding, spending, and accountability, this series examines how the SSA is reshaping K–12 public education and what it means for Oregon children.
In the spirit of building shared understanding, we invite our partners across state, school, tribal, community, and civic leadership to read this series, learn about the SSA’s impact so far, and join us in dialogue as we continue building an Oregon where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Read the Series
A Letter and Invitation
Learn more about why Foundations for a Better Oregon is examining the Student Success Act, how we approached this work, and who helped us along the way.
What Is the Student Success Act?
An overview of the Student Success act's history, goals, and architecture, with special attention to initiatives designed to scale improvement across school districts and boost K–12 student outcomes.
Oregonians Embrace Shared Vision for Public Education
A new public opinion survey shows Oregonians overwhelmingly support the Student Success Act's animating values, K–12 investments, and systems change strategies.
What Changed for Students, Schools, and Communities?
A deep dive into how school districts and communities are working together to put Student Success Act dollars to use and make a difference for K–12 students.
The Invisible Infrastructure of Systems Change
Explore how the Student Success Act is building critical infrastructure to support K–12 system improvement and accountability.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Building on lessons from the Student Success Act, we offer recommendations to keep Oregon laser focused on the most promising strategies to accelerate progress for children.
In the News
Former Rep. Barbara Smith Warner and Sen. Arnie Roblan—architects of the Student Success Act—explain why this landmark legislation should be a model for all of Oregon’s K-12 funding.
Speaking at the Oregon Business Leadership Summit, Gov. Tina Kotek said an increase in funding will come with increased accountability for school districts and the state Department of Education to make sure students are improving.
UPLIFTING STORIES OF IMPACT AND SUCCESS
Since the Student Success Act was passed in 2019, the Oregon School Boards Association has been uplifting stories of the Student Success Act's local impact in school districts and communities across Oregon.
As we reflect on the Student Success Act's implementation, we're grateful to OSBA for elevating bright spots and proud to feature highlights from their storytelling.
Thanks to the Student Success Act and Early Literacy Success Initiative, Parkrose School District is providing new literacy trainings to educators, promoting teacher collaboration, and boosting morale.
Tillamook School District used the Student Success Act to hire instructional equity coaches, behavior intervention specialists, full-time nurses, school counselors, special education staff, and English language development staff.
With the help of the Student Success Act, North Lake School District expanded student mental health supports while a new hands-on animal science class became one of the district's most popular programs.
Eagle Point School District invested Student Success Act funding in new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) classes that now have students "bubbling over with enthusiasm."
Klamath County School District has focused on small-group instruction to improve elementary students’ math and reading. District data say it’s working. The Student Success Act makes it possible.
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