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Class of 2025: Growing up in Oregon schools

Federal funding for public media has been eliminated. Take action now and protect OPB's independent journalism and essential programs for everyone. The beloved characters of James Herriot’s All ...
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OPB concludes 13-year ‘Class of 2025′ project with new documentary that opens rare window into the lives of Oregon students as they struggle and succeed

Nov. 6, 2025 — What helps or hinders students as they strive for a high school diploma? Through the voices of students, families and educators over 13 years in Oregon’s public schools, the new ...
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OPB’s First Look: Signs of progress in Oregon schools

New data is out today showing attendance, progress toward graduation, teacher retention and other metrics for Oregon schools. OPB’s Elizabeth Miller leads off this morning’s newsletter with a deep ...
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Is Oregon doing enough to get students to go to school?

In OPB’s 13 years documenting the Class of 2025’s experience in public schooling, regular school attendance in Oregon has only gotten worse. In Oregon’s effort to push up its graduation rate toward ...
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Class of 2025: Growing up in Oregon schools resource guide

Class of 2025: Growing up in Oregon schools follows seven students on their 13-year journey through Oregon’s public schools. The film demonstrates how the state’s education system fails to adequately ...