Parkdale
Parkdale, OR · Education
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Portland Public Schools Under Attack
Portland Public Schools is proposing to shutter between 11 and 14 elementary and middle schools next year. Parents, teachers and students are furiously speaking out, trying to get the District to pause this plan, in order to make time for the public to play a meaningful role in the final decision.
hillsdalenewspdx.com
HNA Appeals Ida B. Wells Land Use Decision
Editor's note: In addition to serving as editor of the Hillsdale News, I was a member of the HNA committee that prepared the appeal and testified at the October 15 City Council hearing. --Valeurie. The Hillsdale Neighborhood Association (HNA) has appealed the land use decision for construction of the new...
southeastexaminer.com
SE Portland Schools Facing Changes Amid Districtwide Resizing
“Slow down, School Board!” urged a handmade sign decorated with a bulbous banana slug at a bike bus rally at Sunnyside Environmental School on October 16. That sentiment is shared by many parents of SE elementary- and middle-school students. Portland Public Schools (PPS) has announced that as many as 14 schools in the city may be closed as of the 2027-28 school year.
KATU.com
Vernonia after-school kids told to tape mouths shut in activity, parents tell KATU
VERNONIA, Ore. (KATU) — A K-12 after-school program in Vernonia, Ore., is facing criticism after parents told KATU News that children were instructed to put tape over their mouths during an activity. In a letter to parents Wednesday evening, Camp Cedar Ridge Executive Director Kasey Wilson apologized for what...
theclackamasprint.net
Athletic bond brings new era to college facilities
For years, Clackamas Community College students have had to deal with old and outdated athletic facilities on campus. However, next January, the college will be opening their new and improved athletic fields and facilities to the public. These upgrades include a new soccer field, track, grandstands, as well as improvements...
kykn.com
Salem-Keizer school closure proposal raises questions about equity and academic performance
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is facing renewed questions about its plan to close six elementary schools, as district leaders defend a decision-making process that does not use academic performance as a factor in selecting schools for closure. The proposal, which would take effect in 2027, includes Brush College Elementary in west...
kptv.com
PPS superintendent visits James John Elementary amid closure plan
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Parents at James John Elementary made their way inside Wednesday, hoping they would be able to get through to Portland Public Schools Superintendent Kimberly Armstrong. “We hope that by being here, she will very clearly see and feel the effects of what would happen if we...
KOIN 6 News
‘Trembling with anger’: Local leaders push to pause potential PPS closures
It hasn't even been a full month since Portland Public Schools announced their plan to potentially cut 14 schools across the district, amid a $65 million deficit. But, parents haven't backed down in their fight to stop it from going through.
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New OHSU President shares his vision for the state's health university
President Shereef Elnahal, of OHSU shares his vision for the health university and talks about the challenges of working with the federal government for research funding. The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This transcript is intended as a helpful companion to the original audio and should not be considered a verbatim record. For the most accurate representation, please refer to the audio recording.
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Seaside Seeks Season-Ending Win in Rematch With No. 6 Banks
Seaside High School (3-8-2) visits Banks (8-4-1) in girls soccer at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, seeking a win in its final game of the season and a reversal of an earlier loss to the Braves. Both teams’ records reflect results through Oct. 22. Before the rematch, the Seagulls are scheduled to visit Astoria on Oct. 27, while Banks visits Valley Catholic that day.
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Ewing Young Parents Voice Concerns as School Closes in All Advancing Models
NEWBERG, Ore. — Before Newberg-Dundee voters were asked to approve a school levy, one campus had already been named as a top closure candidate: Ewing Young Elementary School. The school stayed on the list when the levy failed in May, and it now closes in all four advanced restructuring...
thelundreport.org
OHSU flips script after earlier losses
Two years after laying off hundreds of employees and announcing a strategy of prioritizing profitable types of care, Oregon Health & Science University reports that the public entity has stanched its earlier operating losses and now is squarely in the black. For the fiscal year that ended June 30, OHSU...
Attack of the Fanboy
More than 50 Oregon students ate pretzels seasoned with oven cleaner instead of salt, and now one family is suing the school
A family is taking legal action against the Tigard-Tualatin School District after their child was served soft pretzels covered in oven cleaner at Fowler Middle School. The incident involved more than 50 students who were served the tainted food during a lunch period for sixth graders. As reported by People , the lawsuit was filed in Washington County Circuit Court. It names the school district, Principal Cindy Pellicci, and the lead kitchen worker as defendants. The family is seeking up to $950,220.85 in damages. Their claims include negligence, strict liability, unlawful confinement, and violations of civil rights. According to the complaint, a student identified as L.L. felt immediate burning in his mouth and throat after eating the pretzel. He later dealt with chest pain, stomach upset, and long-term anxiety about eating at school. The staff reportedly did not contact Poison Control immediately The substance used was reportedly Alto-Shaam oven cleaner, which contains sodium hydroxide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that ingesting this chemical can lead to abdominal pain, vomiting, and corrosive injury to the digestive tract. It can cause rapid internal damage, which makes this entire situation terrifying for parents. Parent Kaylee Spiering explained that the cleaning
Ashland Daily Tidings
Portland Schools Agree to Lift Ban on Mother Who Criticized Gender Identity Lessons
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Public Schools has agreed to lift a ban on Allison Roberts, clearing the way for the mother of two students to return to Meriwether Lewis Elementary School. Roberts had been barred from the campus after raising concerns about LGBTQ2SIA-related classroom instruction and school policies. The...
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‘It’s a killer deal’: School of Business announces new 3-year degree option
In September, the School of Business announced a new program for high school students with college-level credits to earn any of the school’s 10 business degrees in three years. Incoming first-years can apply for the program’s inaugural run during the 2027-28 academic year. These applicants must meet the accelerated...
KATU.com
PPS parents question closure plans as board leader says proposals could change
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Public Schools families pressed district leaders for more information about possible school closures and boundary changes Tuesday night, while a school board leader said the final recommendation would likely differ from the options currently under consideration. Parents met with board members and district staff...