Oregon Department of Education
| Oregon Department of Education | |
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| Agency Profile | |
| Superintendent: | Charlene Williams |
| Year founded: | 1872 |
| Website: | Department Home Page |
The Oregon Department of Education oversees public K-12 education and public libraries in Oregon. Click here for more information about the Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Structure
Mission
The mission statement of the Oregon Department of Education reads:[1]
| “ | The Oregon Department of Education fosters equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities[2] | ” |
Superintendent
The current Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction is Charlene Williams (nonpartisan). Williams assumed office in 2023.
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education is composed of nine members that are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Six members represent each of the five Congressional district and the remaining three members are appointed at-large. Members are appointed to serve four year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms. The Board is responsible for setting educational policies and standards for Oregon's public schools, community colleges and 19 educational service districts.[3]
See also
- United States education agencies
- Oregon
- Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Public education in Oregon
- School board elections portal
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oregon Department of Education, "About Us," accessed August 4, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Oregon Department of Education, "State Board of Education," accessed March 13, 2025
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