Chemika Bolden, leader of 4J’s Grow Your Own program, was named the 2025 Educator of the Year by ORABSE for her efforts to diversify Oregon’s educator workforce. Honored at a school board meeting on Sept. 3, she was recognized for her local and statewide impact on equity in education.

ORABSE's June Update newsletter is all about commemorating our Black Honor Roll Students, scholarship winners, and other achievements!

Oregon Alliance of Black School Educators (ORABSE) is the Oregon affiliate of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, an...