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What is the Open Books Project?

Oregon's Total Spending

$5,248,233,458

2008-2009

Information = smart decisions. Most Oregonians don't know how public school dollars are spent, how their local school district fared on the latest assessment test, or how many kids are graduating from high school. That's why Chalkboard Project created Open Books. It's an easy-to-use tool that provides all kinds of information about Oregon's K-12 public school districts. You can view information on your local school district, compare districts, or see statewide averages. Click here to find your district.

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Fast Facts You Can Find on Open Books

Financial Data
Oregon spent $899,900,262 on buses, buildings, and food.
Achievement Data
66% of Oregon’s sophomores met or exceeded state and federal academic standards.
Student Data
The average elementary class size in Oregon is almost 23 students per class.
Teacher Data
Teachers in Oregon have an average of 11 years of experience.
Community Data
34.52% of Oregon homes have school age children.
Want to find out how your district stacks up? Click here to find the facts.

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What People Are Saying About Open Books

Quote One"I value pragmatism, efficiency, collaboration, and quality results—so does Chalkboard. It wants to make schools, teachers, and students better through bold, evidence-based projects and grassroots mobilization. Open Books is a great example."
-Perry Stokes, Baker County Library District Director

Quote Two"The simplicity and functionality of the site is impressive. Open Books clearly explains its purpose and how the data connects with ODE and other information sources.
-Ryan Kinnett Salem-Keizer SD       Read More ...