High School Redesign: Portland's Superintendent Says She's "Ready To Be In More Definitive Territory"

News This week's WW contains an analysis of Portland Public Schools' efforts to reform its high schools. On Friday, I had a brief opportunity to chat with Superintendent Carole Smith about this process. I had another, longer chance to talk with her last night -- after the story went to press. But Smith said a few things that struck me as worthy of sharing. During that phone conversation Tuesday, ...   More