Oregon Elliott Forest — latest filings and what they mean
The Elliott State Forest case is the live litigation that grounds the project. Recent filings and developments are tracked here; questions about strategy or doctrine welcome.
Welcome to America's School Trust Library. Explore the history of land set aside to support public schools and the records of how states manage it. The Library brings together books, maps, financial reports, legal documents, and news so you can see what was promised, what the land earned, and what each state makes public. This tour shows you where to begin.
School Trusts
Use Compare states to explore differences in school trust lands, funds, and public records. Use State land maps to find available maps and see what each state publishes about the location of its trust lands.
Compare states →School Trusts
Compare school trust funds and payments to schools across states. Trust finances shows how well each figure is supported by sources and makes gaps in the available financial information clear.
Trust finances →Read & Research
Browse Books & documents for reading organized by topic, including history, laws, and research. For information about a particular state, choose Find your state under School Trusts in the menu.
Books & documents →Read & Research
The Writing Room is open to readers. Browse a draft handbook on school trust law; The Forgotten Forever Gift to Public Schools, a history; Who Steals from Children, the Oregon record; and Stewards of the Republic, ideas for the future. Read essays on building institutions that support public schools for generations.
Writing Room →News
School trust news follows developments in school trust lands and funds, including court filings, hearings, and settlements. Commentary shares contributors' views on what the records show. A free Library Card lets you track your reading and contribute to the Library.
School trust news →