st. mary's academy

Portland State University Cancels In-Person Final Exams, Moves Spring Classes Online

The university is eliminating the option of in-person classes until the middle of next month.

Portland Tribune Investigation Details “Me Too” Allegation by Former St. Mary’s Student Against English Teacher

St. Mary's Academy Reaches Settlement With Lauren Brown, Staffer It Fired After Learning She's Gay

St. Mary’s Academy has reached a settlement with Lauren Brown, the staffer the Catholic high school fired this summer after she told school officials she’s gay. The financial terms of the settlement are sealed, says Brown’s attorney Gloria Trainor. In an announcement sent to WW this evening, St. Mary’s officials apologized to Brown for discrimination. … Continue reading St. Mary’s Academy Reaches Settlement With Lauren Brown, Staffer It Fired After Learning She’s Gay

St. Mary's Academy Backs Down, Changes Policy on Hiring LGBT People

Bowing to public outcry, St. Mary’s Academy has agreed to broaden its hiring policy, with the board announcing it “has added sexual orientation to its equal employment opportunity policy.” It’s still unclear what that policy change means—both for the school’s faculty or for Lauren Brown, the woman St. Mary’s fired this month after learning she’s … Continue reading St. Mary’s Academy Backs Down, Changes Policy on Hiring LGBT People

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