4J Educator
February 2023, Volume 1
Grad Rate Rises to 2nd Highest In 4J History
4J has reason to celebrate! The graduation rate for the Class of 2022 was the second-highest in 4J’s history, with all but one of more than a dozen student groups making gains compared to the prior year.
The 80.8 percent on-time four-year graduation rate is 1.9 percentage points higher than last year, when the rate dipped after reaching the all-time high, and 6.3 points higher than for the Class of 2018, recently released Oregon Department of Education figures show. All but one 4J student group improved their graduation rate, with some groups showing significant gains. Black and Native students saw their rate jump 12.5 and 31.7 percentage points, respectively.
The upward trend of 4J’s graduation rate is a great news and a testament to your unwavering dedication and resolve to help our students learn, grow and succeed. Work remains done, but take a moment to recognize the vital role you and your colleagues have played in a job well done. We will continue to set our collective sights upward.
Network and Connect at First Friday
Everyone is invited to attend this month's First Friday Event this Friday, February 3, for food, professional networking, music and social connection.
4J is a proud co-sponsor of the February event, held monthly to provide a safe space that fosters friendships and networks for people of color, social justice allies, and equity workers in the local area. The event runs from 5:30–7 p.m at the Atrium Building, located at 99 W. 10th Avenue in downtown Eugene. We look forward to seeing you there!
Be Aware of Email Scammers
Be aware that you might receive emails inviting you to schedule a retirement benefits review from time to time. These emails do not come from 4J or the Public Employees Retirement System. 4J is not a financial advisor and doesn't offer financial advice. The emails are from an outside entity soliciting your business at best, or trying to scam you at worst.
Your best course of action is to hit delete immediately. If you are unsure, feel free to contact the benefits coordinator for your employee group. 4J will communicate with employees directly to share details for any district-sponsored retirement presentations.
