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Education Issues

Portland businesses, and the Portland Business Alliance, have a long history of supporting education. In 1905, before any conclusive data was published on the connection between education and economic health, the Portland Chamber of Commerce began awarding student scholarships. From that point on, the business community has continued to be a critical community partner, helping to fundraise and advocate for schools and steadfastly calling for adequate, stable and predictable funding.

Education news:

• Alliance and partner business associations urge governor and Legislature to continue education reform
• Governor Kitzhaber announces he will be proposing education reform legislation for the February 2012 session
• Career and Technical Education Revitalization Advisory Committee announces committee appointments

February 2012: Governor Kitzhaber announces he will be proposing education reform legislation for the February 2012 session

The Alliance joined with the Oregon Business Council, the Oregon Business Association and Associated Oregon Industries to urge the Legislature to take the next steps necessary to enable full implementation of post-secondary education reform began during the 2011 legislative session. Read the letter >>

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December 2011: Governor Kitzhaber announces he will be proposing education reform legislation for the February 2012 session

The Alliance and its partner organizations will continue to work with the governor on the next steps in education reform. More information >>

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November 2011: Career and Technical Education Revitalization Advisory Committee announces committee appointments

The Career and Technical Education Revitalization Advisory Committee (CTERAC), a program administered by the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, has announced the appointees and co-chairs of the committee. The committee members, appointed by State Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian and State School Superintendent Susan Castillo, are responsible for helping award grants to successful applicants in spring 2012. Members of the committee include:

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