On May 20, voters in Multnomah County will elect new leadership for local school boards and utility boards. The Mercury highlights key candidates for the Centennial School District, which serves a diverse student body. Michael Newman and Pam Shields have been endorsed for their experience and commitment to improving diversity and addressing poverty in education. With significant challenges like gun violence and funding gaps, the emphasis is on finding candidates with proven leadership to foster equity and inclusion in schools.
Newman has a history of commitment to educational equity and protection of students' rights, stressing the importance of maintaining diversity in schools.
Pam Shields brings experience and dedication to the board, aiming to improve equity in education and respond to the community's diverse needs.
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