Past Engagement
In 2024, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 1532, which directed the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to develop and carry out a statewide plan to improve the learning and experiences of immigrant and refugee students at school. ODE partnered with Oregon’s Kitchen Table to hear from refugee and immigrant communities across Oregon about what they would like to see in the plan.
As part of implementing SBill 1532, ODE sought to hear from youth and families that are immigrants and refugees as well as community-based organizations serving those youth and families. Between September and November of 2024, OKT used the following methods to reach people and hear their thoughts, experiences and perspectives: individual interviews, community events led by community organizers and partners, and Zoom conversations with community organizations and groups who serve immigrant and refugee families.
Over 450 people participated in the different forms of engagement activities. People participated in six languages.
The report from Oregon’s Kitchen Table consists of an Executive Summary followed by the full report, which includes the following sections:
- Engagement Goals and Participation
- Overall Observations
- Student Success
- Welcoming Schools
- Opportunities for Future Engagement
A summary of the report is available in Nepali, below.