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Eugene's Gustavo Balderas Named National Superintendent of the Year

On Thursday, February 13th Eugene School District’s Gustavo Balderas was named 2020 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators at the organization’s National Conference on Education in San Diego.

“Gustavo is the definition of a humble servant leader – never asking for recognition or the spotlight – always working to make sure that others are served and lifted up,” said Craig Hawkins, Executive Director of COSA, at the award ceremony. “We are proud and excited that this well-deserved spotlight shines on him today.”

COSA ready to assist Concordia University-Portland students

We at COSA are saddened to hear the news of Concordia University-Portland's closure effective the end of April 2020. This is, no doubt, a very difficult time for staff and students.

Eugene School District’s Gustavo Balderas Selected as Oregon’s Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Gustavo Balderas, the Superintendent of Eugene School District 4J since 2015, has been
named the 2020 Oregon Superintendent of the Year.

2019 Legislative Report – COSA Members Help to Ensure Session Marks New Chapter for Oregon’s Schools

The 2019 Legislative Session, by any measure, was the best session for K-12 public education in a generation. Highlighted by the work of the Joint Committee on Student Success and the passage of the Student Success Act (House Bill 3427), Oregon will invest $1 billion per year into the PreK-12 education system to start to address funding problems that have plagued Oregon schools for decades.

Award Winners Honored at 45th Annual COSA Conference in Seaside

COSA was proud to honor our 2019 award winners at the 45^th Annual COSA Conference in Seaside, June 19-21 this year. Congratulations to the following award winners!

COSA Foundation to Receive Matching Donation for Superintendent Mentor Support Fund

Superintendents are leaders of PreK-12 school districts throughout Oregon. Their roles and responsibilities are vast and varied, ranging from managing multi-million-dollar budgets to ensuring the safety of the staff and students in their care.

Administrators of Color Advocate for Equity in Oregon Schools

For the first time in the history of COSA, over 40 administrators of color gathered at the Oregon State Capitol for a day of advocacy and action, to tell the state’s legislators what their students need to create an equitable educational environment.

Redmond Principal Lee Loving Selected Oregon’s High School Principal of the Year

Lee Loving, Ridgeview High School Principal, has been named the 2019 Oregon High School Principal of the Year by the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA).

North Clackamas Principal Greg Harris Selected Oregon’s Middle School Principal of the Year

Greg Harris, Rowe Middle School Principal, has been named the 2019 Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year by the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA).

McMinnville Principal Kourtney Ferrua selected Oregon’s Elementary Principal of the Year

Kourtney Ferrua, Wascher Elementary School Principal, has been named the 2019 Oregon Elementary Principal of the Year by the Oregon Elementary Principals Association (OESPA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA).

Coalition of Oregon School Administrators

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