Author Archives: Henry VanVuuren

New video debuts: ‘Let’s dream bigger’

A new video launching the next phase of the “Promise” campaign debuts here today at the Oregon School Boards Association’s Annual Convention in Portland. The video was filmed at five schools statewide, and demonstrates how Oregon schools are preparing students for college and career. It also challenges the state to “dream bigger” by visualizing how investingRead More

‘Promise’ campaign earns ‘Davey Award’ recognition

“The Promise of Oregon” campaign has been recognized as part of an international creative competition known as the “Davey Awards.” The awards are given to smaller companies that engage in web, design, video, mobile, advertising and social media work. Blue Chalk Media, the contractor working with the Oregon School Boards Association on the campaign, wasRead More

‘New beginning’ video debuts

A new video debuting here today demonstrates how every fall brings a new beginning at Oregon’s public schools. The video was filmed at the opening days at schools in Umatilla, Philomath, Tigard-Tualatin and Bandon. It captures the excitement of a new year of learning by showing students preparing for class, walking to school, opening lockersRead More

Central Point SD creates student video celebrating ‘Promise’

The Central Point School District has embraced “The Promise of Oregon” campaign by creating the first in a series of “Promise” student videos. The video was officially unveiled Sept. 2 at an all-staff in-service known as the “District 6 Extravaganza.” Featured speaker at the event was 2002 Crater High School graduate Sarah Pool, the founderRead More