ORS 329.841 directs the Department of Education (ODE) to develop and implement a statewide education plan for African American/Black students who are in early childhood through post-secondary education programs. The Department has convened an advisory group comprised of members of the African American/Black community and other community partners from across the state of Oregon to advise the Department on the creation and implementation of the plan.
The plan addresses:
- The disparities experienced by African American and Black students in every indicator of academic success
- The historical partices leading to disproportionate outcomes for the students
- The educational needs of the students from early childhood through post-secondary education by examining culturally responsive and appropriate best practices in this state and across the nation
The Department will be awarding grants to early learning service providers, school districts, post-secondary institutions, and community-based organizations to implement strategies developed in the plan.
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Grants Available: 2024-28 Student Success Grant Programs Request for Applications (RFAs)
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024-28 Student Success Grant Programs Requests for Applications (RFAs).
Applications are due August 29, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. PST. Please review all RFA materials prior to applying. All materials can be found on the relevant OregonBuys website, under “File Attachments”:
Questions?
An
informational webinar for all open RFAs will be held on July 24, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PST. Any questions or requests for clarification can be sent to Katie Dorsey at
katie.dorsey@ode.oregon.gov. Questions that are received by August 14, 2024 will be included in a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document and posted on OregonBuys.
Contacts
Deb Lange - Assistant Superintendent