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Board Briefing Suggests Multnomah County Is Not Adequately Reimbursing the Average Preschool for All Provider
The news that Preschool for All costs more than it’s currently reimbursing will likely throw an additional curveball into conversations about the program’s revenue this summer.
If PPS Found Extra Money, Superintendent Says She Wouldn’t Recommend Restoring Teaching Positions
The statement comes as the Portland Association of Teachers pushes the district to rehire as many teachers as possible.
Five Elementary Schoolers Show Just How Much Screen Time Varies Across PPS
Just how much does screen time vary among PPS schools? During the past two weeks, WW sat down with five elementary schoolers and their parents to learn about their experiences.
AI Company Tells Portland School Board It Does Not Collect Student Data
In a letter to board members, Amira Learning wrote that previous board discussion abut its contract included several “inaccurate claims.”
At Russell Elementary School, a Once-Sprawling Grassy Lawn Sees New Life
A native pollinator garden, funded by a state Community Green Infrastructure Grant, has encouraged students to learn about the ecosystem that surrounds them.
A Tense PPS Budget Approval Has Divided the District—and Could Alter the School Board
The School Board's rejection of a hotly debated budget amendment that looked to restore teachers has lit a new fire in the Portland Association of Teachers.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Moves to Impeach U.S. Education Secretary
In her House floor speech, Bonamici stood by a large poster board that read, “Dismantling the Dept. of Education without Congress is illegal.”
School Board Pauses Generative Artificial Intelligence in PPS
The resolution seeks to buy time for the district to develop a more lasting policy.
An Impending State Prohibition of Suspensions and Expulsions Worries Some Early Child Care Providers
Some preschool providers say that while such punitive measures are seldom used, they can be helpful as a last resort to ensure safety.
AI Company’s Data Collection Raises Red Flags for a PPS Board Member
A district contract with Amira Learning allows the company to collect data including place of birth and migrant status.
Following National Education Association Conference in Portland, Coalition Says Federal Commission Opened Investigation of Alleged Antisemitism
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has opened an investigation into alleged antisemitic discrimination within the National Education Association at a conference in Portland last year, according to the coalition that originally filed the complaint.
Oregon Department of Education Changes PPS’s Attendance Goals
The district missed a “lofty” goal it set to boost its percentage of regular attenders. But it now has lower target numbers thanks to the Oregon Department of Education.