Examining the implementation and impact of full-day kindergarten in Oregon

Many states and districts offer full-day kindergarten with the hope that additional learning time will improve student outcomes. In 2015/16, Oregon shifted its funding structure for kindergarten enrollment, which created incentives for districts to offer...
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Using Data to Support Transfer Student Success

Nationally, only a third of two-year college students transfer to a four-year college, and less than half of those students go on to earn a bachelor’s degree. This eight-minute video describes how data-sharing agreements between two-year and four-year...
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Oregon's Promise to Cover the Cost of Community College Tuition

A college education is important, and financial aid is essential for expanding college access. In 2015 Oregon implemented Oregon Promise, the nation’s second statewide promise program—a type of place-based financial aid program that covers all or nearly...
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What Were the Reach and Impact of the Oregon Promise Financial Aid Program in Its First Two Years?

To make college more attainable for low- and middle-income students, in 2015 Oregon became one of the first states in the country to introduce a promise program—a grant that covers most tuition at community college for eligible Oregon students. Oregon...
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Implementation and Impact of Full-Day Kindergarten in Oregon

In 2015/16, Oregon shifted its funding policy on kindergarten enrollment, creating financial incentives for school districts to offer full-day kindergarten (FDK). This resulted in an increase in the percentage of kindergarten students enrolled in FDK...
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