Making Oregon THE Best Place to Get an Education

Oregon has incredible potential—and our kids deserve world-class opportunities right here at home. The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP, the Nation's Report Card) shows us the reality: In 2024, Oregon's 4th-grade reading proficiency ranks near the bottom nationally, with our students facing real challenges in building strong foundational skills. This isn't the Oregon we know or want for our future.

But here's the empowering truth: This is our moment to change it. We've got the talent, the communities, and the determination to turn things around faster than anyone thinks possible. No more accepting mediocrity—together, we can make Oregon the national leader in education, where every child reads confidently, thinks critically, and thrives.

Imagine this future we're building:

Every young learner mastering reading early through proven, engaging programs that ignite a lifelong love of learning.

Classrooms fully equipped with the tools, technology, and community support teachers need to inspire without burnout.

Teachers celebrated, empowered, and given the resources to focus on what they do best: unlocking potential in every student.

We can't wait for change to happen—we're the ones who make it happen. By prioritizing evidence-based early literacy initiatives, directing more resources straight to classrooms, championing our outstanding educators, and rallying our entire community, we'll lift Oregon to the top.

Your voice, your involvement, your vote matters. Join this movement: To volunteer in local literacy efforts and elect leaders committed to real accountability and bold progress.

Oregon's best days in education are ahead.  Let's make our state the envy of the nation, one empowered student at a time. 

Who's ready to help build that brighter future? Our collective energy and desire for a better future for our children is exactly what we need—let's do this…together!