Elizabeth Miller

Dec 3, 2024 | opb.org | Elizabeth Miller

OPB has been following 27 students since they were in first grade as part of the Class of 2025 project to track the state's progress toward 100% high school graduation starting in 2025. Being a teenager — let’s face it — it can be uncomfortable. But when it comes to succeeding in school, feeling comfortable and like you belong can be as important as having a great teacher. Researchers say a sense of belonging can increase things like attendance and potentially, graduation rates.

Nov 5, 2024 | seasidesignal.com | Elizabeth Miller

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Oct 30, 2024 | opb.org | Elizabeth Miller

Students, parents, teachers, principals, and even Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek have all had their say in the debate about cellphones in schools. Now, the Oregon Department of Education is weighing in with policy guidance issued Wednesday.

Sep 30, 2024 | opb.org | Elizabeth Miller

For many young people, your first job is a rite of passage. It might be babysitting, or working at a fast food restaurant. National statistics show the number of working teens is higher than it’s been in 14 years, according to the Washington Post, partially a result of an expansion of available jobs and more young people willing to work and make money. According to federal data, the labor force participation rate for the youngest American workers was 35.7% in August 2024.

Sep 28, 2024 | opb.org | Elizabeth Miller

OPB has been following 27 students since they were in first grade as part of the Class of 2025 project to track the state's progress toward 100% high school graduation starting in 2025. Keeping a 13-year reporting project going takes patience, compassion and lots of voicemails. That’s what I’ve learned in the almost six years I’ve been leading OPB’s Class of 2025. When the project started, 12 years ago, the students were all at the same school, Earl Boyles Elementary School in Southeast Portland.