Portland Public Schools wants $548 million, a record, to upgrade school buildings
By Betsy Hammond, The Oregonian
November 08, 2010, 5:31PM
If voters say yes to a bond measure in May, Roosevelt, Jefferson and Cleveland high schools would be fully rebuilt, as would burned-down Marysville Elementary and four K-8 schools Full story »
Azbuka Academy, a defunct charter school in Northeast Portland, files suit seeking to reopen
By Steve Beaven, The Oregonian
November 08, 2010, 5:18PM
Slavic Youth of America, which operated the Azbuka Academy, filed the suit on Friday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Full story »
Right Brain Initiative returns art to Portland-area classrooms
By Candice Ruud, The Oregonian
November 08, 2010, 4:22PM
The Right Brain Initiative, a Portland nonprofit that aims to replace vanishing arts education in public schools, is in its third year in elementary and k-8 schools from Hillsboro to Clackamas and everywhere in between. Resident artists in all mediums work directly with students in participating schools once a week for several weeks, culminating in a final project. Full story »
Gresham middle school library earns national recognition
By Matt Buxton, The Oregonian
November 08, 2010, 12:24PM
On Monday morning, West Orient Middle School -- the only middle school in the district with a certified librarian -- was recognized as the most outstanding public-school library in the state. Full story »
Forest Grove students to celebrate armed service members during assembly
By Kelly House, The Oregonian
November 08, 2010, 11:13AM
The assembly typically packs the high school gymnasium with students, veterans and well-wishers. Full story »