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PSU unveils $90 million art building project in downtown Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland State University just unveiled a $90 million investment in the arts, bringing students together under one roof and transforming a former parking lot into a new landmark for downtown Portland. It’s a project involving the 106,000-square-foot building that has been years in the making. “What’s wonderful about this is it […]
WWEEK
Prosper Portland Executive Director Awarded Three No-Bid Contracts to His College Friends
In his first year atop Prosper Portland, the new executive director of the city’s economic development agency has signed three no-bid contracts totaling $456,000 with two out-of-state college friends. The agency will not disclose even a scope of work for two of the three contracts, citing attorney-client privilege. Cornell...
Statesman Journal
Salem-Keizer students walk out to protest recent ICE activity
High school students across Salem-Keizer Public Schools walked out during lunch on Oct. 12 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid increased activity in Salem. About 150 students gathered around 12:30 p.m. on Lancaster Drive NE and Market Street NE. Many held signs with phrases such as "fight ignorance not immigrants" and "privilege is when you think something is not a problem because you aren't affected." The walkout came after at least 30 people were tear-gassed by ICE agents on Lancaster Drive NE on Oct. 10 and a week that saw an an uptick in immigration enforcement around the Mid-Valley. The goal of the walkout was to show support for immigrant families and those affected by ICE and spread the message that no human is illegal, the protest organizer's post said. The protest was organized by McKay High School students. Natalii Segura, 17, a student at Roberts High School, said her family members are afraid to leave the house in fear of being detained by ICE. "I'm half white, on my mom's side, and half Mexican, thanks to my dad," Segura said. "It's not fair for us to have to live in fear of just simply going to everyday places."
Yahoo!
Portland families fear language immersion changes could split up schools and communities
For Sabira Marike, getting her children to school could soon become a daily logistical nightmare. The mother of three children at Atkinson Elementary School is among the Portland Public Schools parents pushing back against a proposal to relocate and consolidate dual language immersion programs across the district. Two of Marike's...
The Valley Times
Tigard-Tualatin School District proposes expanding immersion dual-language program
The Tigard-Tualatin School District is looking at expanding its popular Spanish-English immersion program. On Monday, Oct. 12, the Tigard-Tualatin school board was presented with a plan that could broaden access […]
Ashland Daily Tidings
Oregon’s Second-Largest School District Could Close 6 Elementary Schools as Enrollment Declines; Board Meets Tomorrow
Salem-Keizer Public Schools officials, in response to declining enrollment and the challenges of maintaining underused facilities, will present a proposal to close six elementary schools at a school board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13. Tuesday’s Salem-Keizer Board Meeting and Proposed School Closures. Six schools are recommended for closure in fall...
Yahoo!
300 Portland parents urge state leaders to intervene as PPS considers closing up to 14 schools
More than 300 Portland Public Schools parents have signed a letter urging district officials and state lawmakers to reconsider proposals that could close up to 14 schools, warning that the closures could drive even more families out of Portland and deepen the district's enrollment struggles. For Rafael Campos, who has...
mountaintimesoregon.com
Student Firefighter Focused on Career
When she was a young girl growing up in Washington, Scarlet Rohrscheib lived near a fire station and her father was on the Snohomish Public Safety Committee board. Being the daughter of a public safety board member came with its perks. She got to experience the thrill of riding on the fire department ladder truck in the local parade. Positive experiences with emergency and fire services made a lasting impression that she brought with her when she moved to Oregon as a teenager.
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Channel 6000
#3 Cascade Football Beats No. 5 Estacada 34-20 Behind Five Hughes Touchdowns
TURNER, Ore. – Cascade High School defeated No. 5 Estacada 34-20 in its homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9, at home, sealing the victory with an 87-yard touchdown pass to Jay Erickson. The Cougars finished with 376 yards of total offense. Madden Hughes accounted for all five Cascade touchdowns,...
Lake Oswego Review
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Silicon Florist
Looking at the data about Portland schools and pending closures
If you’ve been anywhere near Portland as of late, you’ve likely heard about the potential shuttering of multiple schools. Due to dropping enrollment numbers. Salem-Keizer is having similar discussions. And while this whole thing can be heated and uncomfortable, it’s really nice to have the ability to assess the actual data. Which we can. Thanks ...
Herald Pioneer
Canby School District forms committee to take long look at district facilities
The Canby School District Long-Range Facility Committee (LRFC) held its first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, launching a community-centered process to identify the facility needs of Canby’s schools and recommend […]