In Oregon, Black students are twice as likely to be disciplined for disruptive behavior. They are more than twice as likely to be suspended or expelled.* These same disparities are clear even in early childhood and preschool settings. 

Teachers can be trained and supported with anti-racist skills. The goal is to reduce their bias and address this disparity for students of color.

Percentage of students receiving expulsion, in school suspension or out of school suspension by race/ethnicity.**

Restorative justice repairs the harm done by conflict or crime. It does this by organizing a meeting for the victim, the offender and the wider community.

Mediation is a process where two or more students involved in a dispute meet in a private, safe and confidential setting. They meet to work out problems with the support of someone who is trained to help them.

Restorative justice in education is an approach that can be used instead of traditional punishment like after school detention or suspension. This approach holds students accountable for harmful behavior. At the same time, it helps repair relationships and increase connections. Along with mediation, it has been shown to greatly improve outcomes in discipline and graduation rates. This is especially the case for students of color.

Percentage of students who report experience of bullying in school due to race/ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.*

Oregon has some of the most comprehensive health education standards in the country. They provide important information about how to:

• Prevent pregnancy
• Have healthy relationships
• Prevent sexual violence
• Prevent suicide

But school districts are not meeting these standards equally. This strategy aims to make sure school districts are meeting requirements.

Percentage of 11th graders reporting they learned about healthy and respectful relationships in school.*

Many students have trouble getting to school every day. Health-related barriers are part of what stops youth from from going to school and being successful when they are there. There are now some routine screenings in schools. This strategy aims to expand health screenings and interventions offered. Health-related interventions include education in areas such as healthy eating, physical activity and healthy relationships.

Percentage of school districts that meet the recommended student to nurse ratio.*

Children of color are more likely to have cavities than white children, often due to barriers in access and cost. This has an impact on how well a child can function in school.

Expanding dental care in schools provides care at a place where students already are. Also, it helps them to miss less  school for that care.

Number of K-12 students that received at least one dental sealant from a school based dental sealant program.**

Culturally responsive is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully to people of all cultures, in a way that accepts the value and preserves the dignity of individuals, families and communities.

Trauma-informed is an approach that acknowledges the impact of trauma. It promotes a culture of safety, empowerment and healing.

Behavioral health services for children and youth are a crucial need. In 2017, youth in our state reported rates of being in a depressed mood for two weeks out of the past year. These rates were cause for concern.  They were:

• 30% of 8th graders
• 32% of 11th graders *

This strategy seeks to expand and improve services for children and their families. This is both inside and outside of school settings.

Percentage of eligible children enrolled in Coordinated Care Organization wrap-around services.**