Why We Founded Viewpoint Education
We started Viewpoint Education because we recognized that there was a basic need: understandable and available education data and analysis in Oregon. Education news and statistics too often get buried in lengthy reports, incomprehensible tables, or jargon-laden reports. That makes it hard for ordinary community members and parents to remain informed about what really goes on in our schools.
At Viewpoint Education, transparency matters to us. Everyone has a right to clear, easy-to-follow information about educational progress, challenges and accomplishments. We work to bridge the divide between data and insight with information that not only exists but that matters. With clarity through that transparency, citizens can better speak up about what matters to them - their schools, their children and their tomorrow.
Our Purpose and Commitment
The roots of Viewpoint Education lie in a desire to better Oregon's educational system with passion. Not only does personal prosperity depend on schooling, but successful communities and a healthy, strong state do, too. We have one clear mission: to offer authentic information, honest analysis, and practical updates on Oregon schooling.
It is well-documented that sound data can better inform decisions. You might be a parent seeking to understand school performance in your locality, a teacher attempting to track progress over time, or a community leader attempting to understand informing policy choices. Whatever your purpose, our resources exist to support you in finding what you need to know.
How We Gather and Share Information
All the information we publish at Viewpoint Education comes from official and verified sources such as Oregon's Department of Education and school districts statewide. We sift and distill the data carefully, dividing up complex numbers into readable narratives and takeaways to come to actionable findings.
Our writers work to put facts into perspective, draw attention to important trends and identify places where progress or concern exists. We endeavor not only to document data but to provide useful interpretation to allow readers to see what is happening in classrooms and schools.
Encouraging Equity and Awareness in School
Equity powers Viewpoint Education's mission. Oregon schools have a richly diverse student body with diverse backgrounds and varying strengths and needs. Our reporting targets the influence that schooling trends have on all student populations, with a particular emphasis on historically underrepresented and disenfranchised populations.
We see that awareness leads to change. We highlight both successes and shortcomings and promote solutions that can effect significant change in a balanced way. We always strive to ensure that all Oregon students have the chance and the support to be successful.
Who Will Benefit from Viewpoint Education
It is on behalf of all Oregonians with an interest in Oregon's schools and children that we write here:
- Parents and Family: We keep parents informed with clear and reliable information and updates that they can draw upon to support children's learning best.
- Educators and School Administrators: By spotlighting education trends, we keep educators informed, help adjust strategies, and allow successes to be celebrated.
- Members and Supporters in the Community: We empower citizens, organizations, and community leaders with data to allow effective school advocacy in the area.
- Policymakers: Comprehensive data enables more informed education policy and resource planning, which ultimately benefits students statewide.
Our Vision for Oregon Schools
Our long-term vision is an informed and involved Oregon where citizens actively support schools and students in the community. We see a state in which all children receive a great education, all educators feel valued, and all citizens learn about and participate in the ongoing conversation about school improvement.
We think that this vision can become a reality if we all join together to commit to transparency, engagement, and equity. Viewpoint Education will lead this commitment with trustworthy information and truthful community conversation.
Become a Member
It's your turn at Viewpoint Education-thanks for visiting! We welcome you to scan through our latest reports, articles and perspectives. Your interest, awareness and involvement mean a lot to us-because when we know better about education, we can do better together.
Let's join together to create an even brighter educational future for Oregon's students.
