Author Archives: Henry VanVuuren

‘Graduation is vital’ video debuts

A new video debuting here today celebrates how important graduation is for Oregon’s public schools. The video was filmed at 2017 graduation ceremonies at Bethel SD (Eugene), Reynolds SD (Portland), Astoria SD and Eagle Point SD (north of Medford). It captures the excitement of seniors graduating from high school and celebrating with their families andRead More

Promise video wins NSPRA award

The Promise of Oregon campaign’s latest video, “What Makes Oregon, Oregon?” was recognized Wednesday with an Award of Excellence by the National School Public Relations Association. A complete list of winners in NSPRA’s 2017 Publications and Electronic Media Contest can be found on their website. The full video can be viewed here.

New video debuts: What makes Oregon, Oregon?

A new video highlighting the need to adequately invest in Oregon’s K-12 public schools debuted here today. For too long, Oregon’s public schools have been underfunded. Ultimately that hurts all of us. This new video, using stunning videography of Oregon’s natural beauty and images from schools around the state, cements the ties between our sharedRead More

New ‘Promise Stories’ debut today on website

Over the last three years, the Promise of Oregon campaign has celebrated the accomplishments of our state’s public-school students through hundreds of Promise Kids statements that describe their aspirations. Starting today and over the next several weeks, a series of Promise Stories will delve deeper into how these students are using Oregon’s public schools asRead More