Oregon Legislature unleashes flood of education bills, from open enrollment to all-day kindergarten

"We’ve succeeded in shifting the debate about education from solely focusing on K-12 funding to the structural changes needed to deliver better results for students, more resources for teachers and more accountability for taxpayers." Gov. John Kitzhaber

Oregon lawmakers ended a deadlock over school reform Tuesday by approving a torrent of legislation that has the potential to remake the state’s educational system.

Legislators gave final approval to bills to allow students to cross district lines to attend a favored school, create a powerful board overseeing investment in all levels of education, and spur districts to offer all-day kindergarten.

By Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian

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