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Oregon's disinvestment in education is impacting the economy and future. Funding has fallen short, leading to job losses and class size issues. It is time to reinvest in education to meet higher standards and ensure a brighter future. Data from the Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office and education partners.
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It’s Time to Reinvest in Education Oregon’s disinvestment in education is negatively impacting our economy and threatening our future
Education’s Share of the State Budget *2011-13 based on Governor’s Recommended Budget. **Total Education includes K-12, community colleges, higher education, and all other education. Source: Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office.
Education spending has fallen short Source: Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office.
It’s time to reinvest in Education Source: Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office. Tentative proposal of COSA and its education partners, including OEA, OSBA, OSSA and others.
Investment needed meet higher standards * 2009-11 as of March 2011. **2011-13 K-12 SSF based on Governor’s Recommended Budget. Sources: Oregon LFO and QEC/QEM 2002-2010 reports.
Oregon school spending drops to 29th Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Adjusted for inflation, Oregon spends far less Inflation-Adjusted Formula Revenue per Average Daily Membership (ADMr), using Oregon Education Sector Price Index.*First year of Measure 5**Preliminary ***Forecast ****EstimatedSource: Oregon Department of Education.