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The standardized test scores of Oregon students went up in math, science and English Language Arts, a first since testing was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, test scores still remain below where they were before 2021.

"That’s saying something about where our system is, that we are ticking up in the right direction," said Oregon Department of Education Director Charlene Williams. "No, it is not enough. I think that it speaks to the fact that we need to lean into the practices that we know work."

Williams cited several issues that remain within Oregon schools, including chronic absenteeism, a low number of days in class due to a lack of a state law requiring a minimum, and a lack of data due to low standardized test participation rates.

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