Project 2059 Youth Are Divided in Their Views of Oregon's Direction
While they are more optimistic than adults, nearly half feel Oregon is off on the wrong track. These young Oregonians clearly value their communities and define community as proximity, cooperation, shared resources and goals. As expected, education is cited as the most important issue, followed by the environment and economy. Students think Oregon could do better with schools and note increased standardized testing. They are divided on Oregon's environment, though most feel it is in good shape due to recycling, mass transit and renewable energy projects. However, some worry about logging and increased development. Given the national economic crisis, over 70% feel Oregon's economy is in bad shape.
1. Findings F
Fi di From St t id
Statewide
Interviews With Oregon s Youth
Oregon’s
Grove Insight
July, 2009
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2. Methodology
gy
This analysis is based on 74 interviews among students, ages 13-20
students 13 20,
interested in taking part in the Project 2059.
The online survey was conducted June 29th – July 13th using an opt in email
opt-in
format.
The survey as a whole has a margin of error of 10.4 p
y g percentage p
g points at
the 95% level of confidence.
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3. The O
Th Oregon Landscape: H
L d How A
Are
We Doing?
Grove Insight
July, 2009
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5. Project 2059 Youth Are Divided in Their Perception of
the Direction of the State
Though They Are Much More Optimistic Than Adults in Oregon, a Near Majority
of Whom Say the State Is Off on the Wrong Track
Generally speaking, do you think that things in Oregon are going in the right
direction, or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track?
Not sure
24%
Right direction
g
38%
Wrong track
38%
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6. While Students Are Divided Over Oregon’s Direction,
Over Two-Thirds Feel Optimistic About the Future
Two Thirds
Would you say you feel optimistic or pessimistic about Oregon’s future?
Not sure,
11%
Pessimistic, 22%
Optimistic 68%
Optimistic,
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7. These Young Oregonians Clearly
Value Their Communities
V l Th i C iti
How important is community in your life?
Net Important
84%
Somewhat
important, 31%
Very important,
53%
Not too
important, 8%
Not important
Not sure, 5% at all, 3%
Net Not Important
11%
Word Cloud created from the text of the question 7
“Define what a community means to you.”
8. They Define Community By Proximity, Cooperation, Shared
Resources and Goals
Define h t
D fi what community means to you.
it t
“Community is a group of
people that care for one
another regardless of race “A group of people that
A
“A group of people li i
f l living
and culture. This group of come together because of
and working together.”
people work together to a common interest/goal.”
ensure peace, harmony,
and joy .”
“A shared group of p p within
g p people “Community to me is
Community
the same general region that “Community t me means a
“C it to
something that signifies
share common living desires, network of people that not
togetherness. People trying
operate in close quarters, only live in the same area
promote community growth and to help people. Enjoying
but works together to build
connection, and build a strong life. And keeping things in
relationships with others.”
p
relationship around th i region”
l ti hi d their i ” good shape.”
shape
“To me communities are groups “Community to me is a
of people with something in cooperation among people
“Community is a way to common, a school, interest, a to collectively come
neighborhood. What makes a
come together and community strong is the n that together and advocate or
accomplish goals ”
goals. group working together to fight for what is right, using
right
develop and strengthen n their numbers as their
whatever their common factor.” power.”
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10. As We Saw With the One-on-One Statewide Interviews,
Students Cite Education, the Environment and the Economy
As the Most Important Issues
And, As Would Be Expected of Young Students, Education Heads the List
What issue listed below is the most important to you personally?
Education 41%
+19
The environment 22%
The economy 15%
9%
Equal rights/opportunity
8%
Job creation
Physical fitness 3%
Government spending
G t di 1%
Not sure 1%
0% 20% 40% 60%
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11. These Youth Think Oregon Could Be Doing a Better Job With
the School System
Though Over Three-Quarters Hold Soft Views of Schools’ Performance
Overall, do you think schools in Oregon are doing an excellent job,
a good j b only a f i j b or a poor j b?
d job, l fair job job?
5%
Excellent job
Net Positive
N t P iti
36%
31%
Good job
Only fair job 46%
Net Negative
61%
Poor job
15%
Not sure
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
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12. Among Students Who Say Oregon Schools Are Doing a Good
Job, Many Credit t e Teachers
a y C ed t the eac e s
What are some examples of how schools in Oregon have been doing a good job?
“How the teachers are teaching.” “Passionate teachers and administrators.”
“Teachers care personally about the
students and the student’s needs on an “At least at my school I think that all
y
individual basis and really enjoy teaching.” of the teachers make an honest
effort to educate resistant students
and go out of their way to help
those that are struggling.”
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“I said the schools in Oregon are doing a good job
because a lot of kids are getting good teachers and
learning interesting, important things.”
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13. Those Who Are Concerned About School Performance Note
the Increased Use of Standardized Testing
What are some examples of how schools in Oregon have been doing a bad job?
“Basically, you go to high school to
“Too standardized tests based,
pass standardized tests.
tests.”
should b more experiential and
h ld be i i l d
discussion based.”
“Too much focus is placed
on standardized tests and
not enough focus is set on
“Focusing more of the attention customizing the education
on testing than on learning.” for each student.”
“Four words: No Child Left Behind.
Teachers are no longer allowed to teach.
They are forced to present test after test, “Focusing too much on just trying to get the
reach standard after standard ”
standard. students to pass the test (teaching for the test)”
test)
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14. Others Do Not Feel Challenged By the Schools In Oregon
What are some examples of how schools in Oregon have been doing a bad job?
“I hope for a more advanced
“There is no encouragement to finish and rigorous education like
school and the graduation countries.
many of the other countries ”
requirements are a joke.”
“I know that many of my
peers aren’t getting nearly
“Most don’t offer enough
as much as they could out of
classes.
challenging classes ”
class. M school offers
l My h l ff
several “easy A” classes and
above-average students like
myself are missing out on
other opportunities.”
th t iti ”
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15. Still Others Worry About Budget Cuts and Larger Class Sizes
What are some examples of how schools in Oregon have been doing a bad job?
“The budget cuts are harming our
The “Class sizes are getting bigger to a
Class
teachers. They are being affected now point where learning is becoming
but this will end up harming the more of a challenge.”
upcoming generation and their skills.”
“The government is cutting many funds for “For our school districts to excel
education.
education I believe that the governor already they i l
th simply need more money.”
d ”
vetoed a bill that would help the education
system. Moreover, we need more funding for
early education, such as preschool and pre-K.”
“Currently, the class sizes in my school
are bigger than they should be with
some classes having 40 kids to a room.
Also, with our diminishing budget,
electives that kids like may be taken
“Funding, it’s horrible.
away. I do not want giant classes and
They need to fix that.”
that
do not want quality elective options
taken from my school.”
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16. Much of the Concern Around Budget Cuts Is Focused on the
Diminishing Number of Electives, Music and Art Offerings
Electives
What are some examples of how schools in Oregon have been doing a bad job?
“Electives are being cut yearly.”
“Not enough arts
“Promotion of the arts is very low in
programs.”
many, if not most, public schools.”
“Our state’s schools are cutting “Limited art classes and
arts programs left and right.
t l ft d i ht limited PE classes.”
classes
Budgets and other needed funds
are getting slashed left and right.”
“Cutting music and cutting leadership like FFA.”
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17. A Few Point to Mismanaged Resources
What are some examples of how schools in Oregon have been doing a bad job?
“We have no money so we are
cutting all the classes that aren’t
deemed “core” and are making
those classes very l
th l large, yet we j t
t just
paid someone to paint the inside of
our school . . . I don’t get it.”
“They are spending money on things that do
not matter, like a new school logo when they
could be spending it on things such as
supplying buses for band to play at the
graduating ceremony.”
“They have been taking allotted amount
for education and buying new
technology that we don’t need and
spending it on this that make the
administration look good but are not
benefiting the students.”
students ”
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19. Over Three-Quarters Have Positive Things to Say
About the Condition of Oregon’s Environment
g
Though Nearly Two-Thirds Say It Is in Only “Good Shape”
“I believe that generally
Oregonians care about
the environment.” Overall, how would you rate Oregon’s environment? Is it in
excellent shape, good shape, only f i shape or i poor shape?
ll h d h l fair h in h ?
Excellent 15%
shape
h Net Positive
N t P iti
79%
64%
Good shape
Only fair shape 20%
Net Negative
20%
Poor shape
0%
Not sure
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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20. Students Believe Oregonians Are Committed to Working to Protect Our
Environment – Recycling, Mass Transit, and Renewable Energy
Projects Top the List of Examples of This
What are some examples of how of how Oregon’s environment is in good shape?
“We have lots of incentives to keep the
“We take care of how we
environment in good shape like the bottle
live by recycling and using
bill and tax breaks for solar panels.”
p
fuel ffi i t hi l ”
f l efficient vehicles.”
“Oregon gets much of it’s
electricity f
l t i it from hydroelectric
h d l ti
dams and wind farms.”
“Lots of recycling, we as a state seem
very aware of the environment.”
y
“Everyone i P tl d i so ‘
“E in Portland is ‘green’ and equipped
’ d i d
with the environmentalist mentality, people make
efforts to drive less, using bikes all across the city.
Portland has a great public transit which allows for
less carbon monoxide i th air.”
l b id in the i ” “As I drove down 205 I am happy to
As 205,
see a long array of solar panels that
soak up energy to power the street
laps lighting the freeway at night.”
“We recycle, have some water
y ,
protection programs, MAX and other
ways of transportation.”
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21. These Youth Are Also Proud of Their State’s Natural Beauty
What are some examples of how of how Oregon’s environment is in good shape?
“Healthy forests and “Oregon’s expansive natural, undeveloped land is a treasure that
clean rivers.”
rivers has been well preserved. We need to continue taking care of
those places and educate more people about their beauty and
their importance so that our forests, canyons, grasslands, rivers
“Look around, it’s beautiful.” and green spaces can be preserved for years to come.”
“Unlike other states Oregon still
has a high percentage of
forested area.” “Strong protections for sensitive lands.”
“State and regional parks, including
Oregon beaches, are well p
g preserved “Oregon has many wild parks which
and maintained.” are protected from development.”
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22. And They Believe That Oregon’s Natural Environment Is in
Better Shape Than Elsewhere
What are some examples of how of how Oregon’s environment is in good shape?
“We have one of the
greenest cities in the
country and lots of “Compared to other states, Oregon has
p , g
natural beauty.” been a leader in the green campaign.”
“Well we are one of the
“We are also one of the best states in the
greenest states physically and
country in terms of recycling, compost
personality wise I would say.”
and alternative fuel programs ”
programs.
“Oregon is known for being one of the “Well, I’m comparing Oregon to other states
greenest (and wettest) states in the nation, and it seems to me that Oregon, especially
and there are many organizations devoted Portland, is making good headway in getting
to keeping Oregon clean and cared for.” things green and clean.”
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23. However, a Few Believe More Could Be Done to
Protect th E i
P t t the Environmentt
What are some examples of how of how Oregon’s environment is in bad shape?
“Oregon is beginning to implement many
eco-friendly things, but a lot more is going to
things
need to be done.”
“Good people. Pretty good
shape. But room for
improvement.”
“While we don’t have the
perfect environment, it isn’t
all that bad.”
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24. Others Worry About Logging and the Impact of
Increased Development on the Environment
What are some examples of how of how Oregon’s environment is in bad shape?
“Development needs to stop expanding into
suburban areas, and more land needs to be
put aside for protection.”
“The amount of logging,
The
clear cutting . . . And
“I feel that a serious amount of expansion of cities into
trees are being cut down in wildlife areas.”
order to put in new homes.”
“Our trees are disappearing and
pp g
new homes are arising. We
“There are more and more trees that are need to keep our natural forest
being cut down, and with the issue of global to preserve our oxygen.”
warming, I don’t think it’s a good idea to
don t it s
clear cut in order to build new buildings.”
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26. Given the National Economic Crisis, It’s Not Surprising
That Over 70% of These Young Oregonians Say the
g g y
State’s Economy Is in Bad Shape
“I can’t think of many
ways in which the Overall, how would you rate Oregon’s economy? Is it in excellent
economy is doing well.” shape, good shape, only f i shape or i poor shape?
h d h l fair h in h ?
Excellent 0%
shape
h Net Positive
N t P iti
12%
12%
Good shape
Only fair shape 26%
Net Negative
71%
Poor shape
45%
Not sure
18%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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27. The Unemployment Rate Is the Top Emblem of
Oregon s
Oregon’s Bad Economy, According to Students
Indeed, Oregon’s Status as Having the Second Highest Unemployment Rate in the
Nation Is a Well Known Stat of Shame for This Crowd
What
Wh t are some examples of how of how Oregon’s economy is in b d shape?
l fh fh O ’ i i bad h ?
“The tough regulation on the
“We have a huge fishing and timber industry
unemployment rate, there are have taken away jobs from
many homeless people who an Oregon that needs it.”
would otherwise be working “Jobs are scarce,
and it is very hard to find a job, especially in a
even with high qualifications. rural area.”
“Everyone is getting laid off.”
“We are the second for the title of most “I am not sure if this is a correct statistic, but I
unemployed people in the country . . . Of heard that Oregon has some of the highest
course,
course if jobs are effected than that means
effected, unemployment rates in the country. It is
country
that the economy will suffer as well.” blatant when walking down Burnside, seeing
all the homeless people. Oregon farmers are
losing jobs as a demand of their crops is
decreasing.
decreasing Families are becoming homeless
“Oregon has one of the highest
and the job situation is terrible.”
unemployment rates in the country.”
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28. Some Point to the Adverse Effect the Poor Economy
Is Having on Funding for Critical State Services
What are some examples of how Oregon’s economy is in bad shape?
“Country and statewide
budget cuts.”
cuts
“We can’t pay for basic services
p y
like education.”
“The budget is not figured out so “Deficit in the school budget.”
we are always in debt ”
debt.
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29. Many Students Believe Oregon’s Economy Is Symptomatic
of the Troubles the Entire Nation Is Facing
g
Put Simply: There Is a Sense That We’re Not in This Alone
What are some examples of how of how Oregon’s economy is in bad shape?
Oregon s
“Just like any place in the country (or otherwise), our economy is
in bad shape. I think that the whole world is in the middle of an
economic disaster and it can only get worse. It doesn’t have
worse doesn t
anything to do with Oregon specifically.”
“Well like the whole United States,
Oregon’s economy is being
affected right now by the bad
“I think the whole world is economy and the stock markets.”
struggling economically It is
economically.
not limited to Oregon.”
People
“People are losing jobs and
struggling and being affected by
goings on in Wall Street here, “We are in no better or worse shape than
just like everywhere else.” other states, because they have similar
issues as well and we do not seem to be
handling them any better than the others.”
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30. Looking to the Future: What Oregon
Should Change and Aspire to
Grove Insight
July, 2009
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31. In a nutshell, students want Oregon to
aspire to: “Repairing the economy and
improving and maintaining high standards
of education and the environment.”
environment
Much like adult Oregonians right now, these teens’ priorities and hopes for the future are framed by the
current economic crisis. Similar to our findings in the statewide one-on-one interviews (conducted in May and
June of 2009) these youth are most concerned with the “Three E’s” – economy education and the
2009), Three E s economy,
environment.
With six in 10 (61%) of these students giving Oregon schools negative reviews, it’s no surprise that
improving education tops their list of goals for our state in the coming 50 years. Having identified budget cuts
p g p g g y g g
as a key problem, they say that the best way to achieve a stronger education system is to increase school
funding.
Yet, money isn’t the silver bullet. Students also suggest that we need to evolve in the way we teach our
youth, using different approaches in order to cater to diverse learning styles. Given their concerns about an
over-emphasis on testing, this desire for more flexibility makes good sense.
When it comes to Oregon’s environment, eight in 10 (79%) say it’s in at least “good” shape. Specifically, they
are proud of Oregon’s natural beauty and believe Oregonians to be better stewards than residents of other
Oregon s
areas – particularly when it comes to recycling and mass transit. Still, they strongly believe that there is
always more we could be doing.
This need for continuously improving our environmental practices plays into their vision of a new renewable
energy economy in Oregon. They see this as accomplishing two very important goals: boosting Oregon’s
troubled economy with much-needed jobs while safeguarding our unique natural environment.
To implement the important changes in the “Three E’s,” that Oregon youth would like to see over the next 50
years, they point to our need to work together as a state. This includes doing a better job incorporating the
voice of the people in the decision-making that goes on in Salem, as well as pulling together as the Oregon
“community’ – something they strongly value. 31
32. A Top Goal for Oregon Students Is an Improved
Education System
Define the most important goal you think Oregon should aspire to in the next 50 years.
“Improve the public
“Oregon needs
“O d education system
d ti t
a better through increased
education funding, staff, small
“Education and the system.” class sizes, and “Improving education to the
way we teach children better facilities.” level where people are
so that they may actually prepared to go to
absorb and obtain the college and if they choose
information that they
i f ti th t th instead to go into another
are required to learn.” profession they have other
skills.”
“A stable
education for
students and “Improving our
keeping jobs for educational system so
d ti l t
teachers.” that all students may
succeed, because
children are out future.”
“Education! I think if
people were more
educated on a more “Better education
broad basis then I standards and more
think that would help variety within the
more the economy and subjects we learn.”
communities.”
“Oregon’s school
systems should be a Improve “Education
much higher priority than Education reform”
they are right now
now.
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33. In Order to Achieve Students’ Goal of Improving
Education, Many Firmly Believe that Schools Need
, y y
More Funding
What would be the most important change you think is necessary to achieve
g y y
your 50 year goal for Oregon?
“The government should
“More money towards education put the children’s
and j b creation/job t i i ”
d job ti /j b training.” “Making college
Making education ahead of
more affordable.” anything else because we
are the ones who are
going to make a change
and for that we should be
well-educated.”
“Increase funding for education.”
“Don’t cut schools’ money and “Find a different
teachers because students are way to fund
our future.” Oregon schools.”
“Increased public awareness,
funding and support for the
g pp “Direct more funding to schools and create
g
bolstering of public education.” programs to help schools. Encouraging
donations from alumni would be good.”
33
34. Others Believe That in Order to Change the School System
for the Better, We Need to Change How Children Are Taught
Better
What would be the most important change you think is necessary to achieve
your 50 year goal for Oregon?
“Removing credit by proficiency and
“Create schools that have programs that can reach all instead re-teach teachers how to teach
the needs of the students. Dedicated teachers will with the different learning methods
also be needed and teachers who not only teach to the (Kinesthetic, Auditory,
(Kinesthetic Auditory Visual) the same
top or bottom students, but teach so the whole group way most ELL teachers know how to do.”
of students can be stimulated even if you’re a top
student or a bottom student.”
“Having periodic check ups on students
and teachers and continuing special
education programs.”
“Teaching and testing students on more
than just two ways of learning. We must
engage each student in their own way,
because we are all unique individuals.” “The education system should be very
transparent so that parents, students and
teachers alike are able to see what’s being
taught. If something isn’t working, we need
“Encourage open discussion and to speak up and make clear what we like and
increase education and openness in what we don’t, what needs improving and
the school environment.” what needs changing.”
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35. Students Are Interested in Improving Oregon’s Economy
Define the most important goal you think Oregon should aspire to in the next 50 years.
“Reducing the unemployment rate ”
Reducing rate.
“I think we should really focus on stimulating j g
y g job growth.”
“I think Oregon should focus on employment.”
I employment.
“Build the economy ”
Build economy.
“Improving economically.”
Improving economically
“I think the most important goal Oregon should aspire is to make the economy better because I think it’s one really big issue ”
I it s issue.
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36. Switching to a Renewable Energy Economy Was Cited
as an Important Goal as Well
Define the most important goal you think Oregon should aspire to in the next 50 years.
“Changing the
economy over to
y
produce renewable
energy.”
“I think an important goal for
Oregon should be to better the “It should be completely
environment. I believe this because green. All new buildings
we only have one Oregon and one and sources of energy
chance to live on this planet that is should be green ”
green.”
slowly polluting and I just want my
children to get a chance to see
Oregon at it’s best.”
“Eliminate use of
“I believe the most important natural gases. As
aspect for me is making well as expand the
Oregon g
g greener.” use of solar, wind
and hydrogen.”
“It is also already on the
forefront of environmentally
friendly mass transit systems, “To no longer rely on carbon
especially Portland’s Max based fuels for power. And to
system, so that must be kept create all of Oregon’s energy
p
and/or expanded.” within the state.”
state.
“To lead the
country in green
technology, habits,
and alternative 36
energy sources.”
37. Many Students Do Make the Connection Between a Green
Economy, Better Jobs and Overall Economic Performance
Define the most important goal you think Oregon should aspire to in the next 50 years.
“To come up with
much more jobs to
fuel the economy but
also to have all of
these jobs maybe
come from something
environmentally
based.”
“I also think we
should aspire to
create jobs in
j
green energy in
the years to
come.”
“Bring new technology into
Oregon which will help
benefit the environment
while giving jobs to those
who need it on all levels.”
37
38. To Achieve a Greener Economy and Clean Environment, These Youth
Believe We Need, in Part, Government Intervention and a Focus on
the Creation of Green Jobs
What would be the most important change you think is necessary to achieve your 50 year goal for Oregon?
“More funding is
More
required to design
build and install
alternative energy
generation
devices.”
“Cap carbon
“Having state emissions, education
mandated youth about the
standards for environment,
en ironment protect
new energy our outside because
sources and although the economy
state funded fluctuates over time, if
energy sources.”
sources we screw up our
p
natural world there’s
no going back.”
“The most
“Promoting important change
the creation would be to cut
of green
g down on the use
jobs.” of fossil fuels.”
38
39. Yet They Also Believe More Could Be Done to Simply
Raise Public Awareness and Knowledge About the
g
Green Economy and Environmentally Sound Practices
What would be the most important change you think is necessary to achieve
your 50 year goal for Oregon?
“Letting the public know how
Letting
“Educate people by
important it will be to change
letting them know how
to renewables. Most people
much energy they
are ignorant of climate change
“Inspire students to follow a
p consume in comparison
and the effects are already
‘green’ path, and want to to other nations in the
being seen in Oregon.
take a job in green energy.” world and what they
Informing the public of the
can easily do to
problem and making
minimize their adverse
sustainability the common
effects on the
goal of everyone is the most
environment.”
important goal to accomplish.”
39
40. Many Believe That the First Step in Achieving Any Goal Is
Ensuring That We All Work Together for the Common Good
What would be the most important change you think is necessary to achieve
your 50 year goal for Oregon?
“A change in mindset. We need to accept that things won’t get better
on their own and that we have to work together to get things done.”
“Fix the rift between
western and eastern
t d t
sides of the state.
“We need to realize that We are so different
there is risk and that that we might as well
money will be lost. Good
lost be two different
b t diff t
things don’t come cheap. states.”
We need to listen to the
people and not be afraid
to make drastic
changes.”
“The best thing we can do is
have solid cooperation f
h lid ti from
“Setting up exchange programs between urban and rural
everyone in our community
schools, allowing students to get a taste of life they’re not used
and think not as black or white
to. Hosting forums on issues that aren’t necessarily going to
people, Democrats or
divide the urban residents and the rural ones so that people
p p
Republicans, G
R bli Gays or
across the state can team up to make changes they want.”
Straights, but as Oregonians.”
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41. As Part of the Theme of Greater Cooperation, Students Would
Also Like More Responsive and Inclusive Leadership in Salem
p p
What would be the most important change you think is necessary to achieve
your 50 year goal for Oregon?
“The governor and everyone else who helps run
The
Portland needs to change SOMETHING. Maybe
we need to elect new officials.” “The Representatives
and Senators of
Oregon should not
back policies being
thrown into committee
so fast that nobody
knows about t e
o s them
until the day they are
“Better government decided on.”
officials and a
better plan.”
p
“Giving the people of Oregon a
“A legislature that is more responsive
bigger say in our government ”
government.
to the wishes of the people.”
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42. A Profile of Survey Respondents
Grove Insight
July, 2009
42
43. Almost Twice as Many Female Teenagers
Responded Than Males
64%
Female
36%
Male
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
43
44. The Majority of Participants Are in Their Junior or Senior
Year and Are Between the Ages of 15 and 18
What is your age? What year are you in high school?
60% 60%
46%
45%
41%
40% 40%
27%
20% 20%
14%
7%
5% 4% 5% 5%
0% 0%
13 14
13-14 15 16
15-16 17 18
17-18 19 20
19-20 Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior Just In college
graduated
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45. Just Under Three-Quarters of Survey Respondents
Live in Portland and the Willamette Valley North of the
Eugene Area
40%
30% 28%
23% 23%
20%
10% 8% 8%
4%
0%
City of Portland Mid-Willamette Portland Coast South I-5 Eastern Oregon
Valley Suburbs/exurbs Corridor
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46. Over Seven in 10 Respondents Either Text Message or Have a
Facebook Pageg
Smaller Numbers Use MySpace and YouTube, While Twitter and Blogging Are Relatively Unused
Please select the different types of new communication technologies
you subscribe to or have an account with.
Cell phone text messaging 74%
Facebook 70%
Myspace
M 47%
You Tube 45%
Twitter 18%
Blog 12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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47. Almost Four in 10 Students Heard About Project 2059
at the Model UN Conference or at School
Where did you hear about Project 2059?
Model United Nations Conference 23%
School 15%
Girl State 9%
FFA State Conference 7%
My parents 5%
Mentor 5%
An adult 5%
Oregon 150 website 4%
A leadership conference 4%
%
OASC State conference 4%
Facebook 3%
DECA 3%
Not sure 3%
Classmate or peer 1%
Z100 radio station 1%
None of the above 7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 47