# Event Details - **Event Name**: In Conversation with OPB: The State of Public Education in Oregon - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn about the current and future state of public education in Oregon from the OPB team and education experts around the region.About this EventJoin OPB’s Dave Miller and the “Class of 2025” reporting team for a conversation with education experts and faculty from around the Pacific Northwest about public education – what it is designed to do, who it is for, and how it might be changing for a new generation of students.Guests include Ann Ishimaru (University of Washington Chair of Diversity Studies and Professor of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy), Jeffrey McGee (Director of Education, Rosemary Anderson Prep), and Kali Thorne Ladd (Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Institute).Featuring a screening of “Class of 2025: Growing Up in Oregon Schools,” an OPB documentary that follows a cohort of students and their lived experiences from kindergarten to senior year.Light snacks provided by OPB.By providing us your email address you are allowing us to reach you by e-mail, our most immediate means to share information with our members, listeners and viewers. Your e-mail address will be used only for communications to you from OPB; we will never share it with other organizations.Agenda?: 05:00 PMDoors Open?: 06:00 PMEvent Begins - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/in-conversation-with-opb-the-state-of-public-education-in-oregon/100001976940976679 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: the Redd - **lat**: 45.5147308 - **long**: -122.6569886 - **full address**: the Redd, 831 Southeast Salmon Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In Conversation with OPB: The State of Public Education in Oregon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/938edc8b2a37bdb007787767c570f0b4536ee2d6a6d59c477ab5c53616a5f6c3-rimg-w1200-h600-dceef1f2-gmir.jpg?v=1766549243 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In Conversation with OPB: The State of Public Education in Oregon being held? - **A:** In Conversation with OPB: The State of Public Education in Oregon takes place on Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at the Redd, 831 Southeast Salmon Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing In Conversation with OPB: The State of Public Education in Oregon? - **A:** In Conversation with OPB: The State of Public Education in Oregon is organized by OPB. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In Conversation with OPB: The State of Public Education in Oregon is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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