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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Portland schools announce where staffing cuts will be made | OregonLive.com

Portland schools announce where staffing cuts will be made | OregonLive.com

Learning is intense, fast and fun in Portland's amped-up summer school

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By Betsy Hammond, The Oregonian

July 15, 2010, 7:36PM
Officials hope to see a big payoff -- better grades, stronger reading skills and higher test scores -- among students from high-poverty schools taking part in a large, intensive summer learning program for students in the early grades, on the cusp of middle school or headed into freshman year Full story »

Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps performs in Tigard

By Special to The Oregonian

July 22, 2010, 1:26PM
The corps will perform "Dance of the Flames." Oh, and there's dessert, too. Full story »

Portland schools announce where staffing cuts will be made

By Molly Hottle, The Oregonian

July 22, 2010, 11:28AM
Principals have until July 27 to determine where to cut, and layoff notices will most likely be given in mid-August. Full story »

Aloha High 1970-71 Reunion: Share your stories on My Aloha

By Kjerstin Gabrielson, The Oregonian

July 22, 2010, 9:53AM
The founding classes of the 40-year-old high school take a walk down memory lane as they gather for their reunion this weekend. So, 1970-71 grads, what's your story? Full story »

Beta Beta rummage sale supports scholarships for teachers and good deeds within the community

By Special to The Oregonian

July 22, 2010, 6:00AM
The organization for women teachers is Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood's chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Full story »