What works in one school system may look different in another. At the 2026 ESS Back-to-School Kickoff, educators and district leaders explored what they can learn from those differences and bring back to their own communities.
What gave you pause?” A question we have often asked our partners involved with the Children’s Institute’s Early School Success work…
At the ESS Spring Cross-Network convening, educators reflected on the year behind them and looked ahead to the next season of the work.
A recent literacy workshop on Oregon’s South Coast brought educators together to share ideas, reflect on classroom practice, and strengthen reading instruction for students.
The distance between spring break and the end of the school year seems to grow shorter and shorter over time…
Our bilingual professional learning session in Salem brought educators together to look closely at classroom practice, explore translanguaging, and rethink how learning environments support multilingual students and families.
As part of our Stories of SuccESS series, we’re highlighting moments from the field that reflect how communities across Oregon are strengthening early learning systems.
Spring has arrived! It also means it’s officially testing season in schools across Oregon—a time that can bring a mix of excitement and pressure for educators and students alike.
As the season shifts, I’ve been thinking about what’s blooming in classrooms. I imagine communities that center a love for learning, rooted in connection, play, and storytelling.
In this season of reflection and gratitude, I offer this perspective: educators are the superheroes we long for during times of great transition and change.
