Watch Hoa in the News
City Club of Portland: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Summary: The City Club of Portland hosted a conversation with Dr. Charlene Williams from the Oregon Department of Education and State Representative Hoa Nguyen, who is leading efforts to address chronic absenteeism in the legislature. They discussed challenges such as the transition from remote learning and equity gaps among students of color.
June 7, 2024
City Club of Portland
Gervais School District has found a creative approach to slashing chronic absenteeism rates
Summary: This story featured the Gervais School District's innovative approach to reducing chronic absenteeism, noting Hoa Nguyen’s involvement as a key advocate for addressing this issue. The article showcased her commitment to improving educational outcomes and supporting effective community-based solutions.
April 25, 2024
KGW8
Students renew conversation about school start times
Summary: In this "Straight Talk" segment, Hoa Nguyen joined a panel with students and an OSU pediatrician to discuss the benefits of later school start times. They explored how more sleep could improve academic performance and reduce absenteeism, while Nguyen also highlighted other factors contributing to Oregon's high absenteeism rates, such as poverty and youth mental health challenges.
August 16, 2024
KGW8
History in the making: Five Vietnamese Americans run for Oregon Legislature
Summary: In this program, Hoa Nguyen was highlighted as one of five Vietnamese Americans making history by running for the Oregon Legislature. The piece reflected the growing diversity in state politics and celebrated her candidacy, along with the increasing representation of Vietnamese Americans in leadership roles.
October 6, 2022
KOIN