Educators and Workforce
Key Findings from the 2025 Preschool Landscape Survey
The 2025 Preschool Landscape Survey reveals fresh insights into Oregon’s school district preschool programs, a decade after Children’s Institute’s first statewide survey.
Finding pause in the changing season
Fall always seems to invite us to pause, rethink our routines, and make space for new ones while letting go of what no longer serves us.
¡Échale Ganas!: Reimagining Practice for Multilingual Learners
This hands-on professional learning session will share ways to support multilingual students and help you create classrooms that reflect and celebrate their languages and cultures!
Belonging from day one
The first weeks of school hold so much power. They are a chance to lay the foundation for safe, inclusive, and joyful spaces where every child feels seen, valued, and supported.
Early School Success Kickoff Brings Educators Together Across Oregon
On August 13, more than 30 educators gathered for the Early School Success (ESS) kickoff at the Northwest Regional Education Service District in Hillsboro.
Writing a new year
As children eagerly step into their new classrooms this year, I’m reminded of the countless stories ready to unfold across our schools.
Pause to Reflect and Reimagine Now
The final weeks of school are here. Countdowns are up, energy is shifting. Before the last bell rings, pause—not just to reflect, but to reimagine.
5 Things We Heard (and Felt) at the 2025 ESS Spring Cross-Network Convening
On May 16, at our Early School Success(ESS) Spring Cross-Network convening, participants brought care, creativity, and clarity as they explored what it takes to build more equitable, student-centered systems – together. Here are five things we heard – and felt – at the convening…
Lessons from ESS: Student Voice Shapes Stronger Classrooms
Educators participating in Early School Success, gathered for a learning lab hosted by Children’s Institute. The learning lab focused on centering student voice in the classroom.
Early School Success Partners Celebrate Accomplishments at Spring Event
Early School Success School districts from across Oregon gathered in Salem to reflect on the school year, celebrate successes, and plan for the future.
