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50 minutes ago

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?

Cedar Rapids Community School District faces potential closures due to competition from charter and private schools amid funding challenges.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

'Breath of fresh air': How Jazmin Gamble plans to rebuild Hawthorne High football

Jazmin Gamble aims to improve the Hawthorne High football program while leveraging her role as a female coach in a male-dominated sport.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Skyline High School excels at sending students to U.C. colleges

"Judging schools by raw admission rates alone can be misleading. Schools that enroll larger shares of students from high-income families and fewer students with disabilities, for example, tend to send more students to UC campuses regardless of school quality."
East Bay (California)
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Should Portlanders Pay Hundreds of Millions for a Refurbished Moda Center? City Councilors Say "Not So Fast" - Portland Mercury

Oregon Legislature approved $365 million for Moda Center renovations, contingent on Blazers staying in Portland under new ownership.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Remembering Paul Cotton, Berkeley High star athlete and McClymonds High teacher and coach

Paul A. Cotton Jr. was a dedicated educator, coach, and family historian who inspired youth and documented his family's heritage.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Skyline High School has 17 AP classes. Castlemont has 0. OUSD has a serious college prep gap

AP classes have become essential for college preparation and competitive admissions, with significant growth in enrollment and influence over the past decades.
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

Powell's Headquarters Showcases the Firm and Local Makers

Powell's headquarters exemplifies a contemporary workspace that integrates architecture, design, and construction, showcasing their capabilities to clients.
#portland-community-college
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

At Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School, student talent program helps Brooklyn teens find passion and purpose * Brooklyn Paper

Growing up, I struggled to figure out what made sense for me, what made me me. When I joined the drum line and felt that community, everything clicked. It made me a better person. It gave me something to fight for.
Brooklyn
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.
Washington Wizards
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

True Basketball Sickos Descend on Portland for March Madness

March Madness first and second rounds come to Portland's Moda Center March 19-21, with Wisconsin facing High Point in the opening game Thursday morning.
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
Remodel
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Multnomah County Retrofits Its Libraries for the People

The renovated Albina Library transforms from a historic building into a multipurpose community hub offering ESL classes, maker spaces, teen areas, and cultural programming beyond traditional book lending.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Craft and continuity at Catlin Gabel Community Arts * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland's craft institutions have closed, but their legacy continues through community studios and programs that maintain craft-centered education and creative opportunities.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Gamebook Stats Inc. is helping high schools provide a college experience

Gamebook Stats Inc. provides professional statistical compilation services at high school games, streamlining media coverage and coach communication.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Portland Timbers v Vancouver Whitecaps: Mullers mentality an inspiration for MLS youngsters, says N - Soccer News

Thomas Muller exemplifies the winning mentality that elite players bring to MLS, inspiring younger players to pursue excellence regardless of past achievements.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: It's Dame Time... for a New Bar, How to Combat "Portland Nice," and Welcome to Spring (Arts)

The Mercury's weekly roundup features investigations into labor influence on city politics, cultural commentary on performative activism, spring arts programming, queer theater, a celebrity sports bar opening, and local trivia.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

By sponsoring arts events, Arts@Clark Presents aims to promote Clark College, departments, students * Oregon ArtsWatch

Clark College Foundation launched Arts@Clark Presents to host touring artists, performances, workshops, and campus-community events integrating student educational and fundraising partnerships.
Running
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

A Guide to Portland Run Clubs

Join local run clubs to meet people in person, get outside, and find groups for every pace and identity, often cheaply or free.
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Four Portlanders Explain Why Gathering Matters in 2026

I'm a relationship therapist because I really struggled in relationships. I didn't understand that vulnerability was a prerequisite for bonding. It was such a relieving awakening to realize that's where I would be loved the most: putting [my] worst foot forward. I think the kids call it full goblin mode. That really is it.
Public health
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

THE BLACK BYLINE: Your Guide to "Portland Nice"-And How to Avoid It

The initial offense could have maintained a shield of plausible deniability- dismissed as an unfortunate use of a common phrase between people when having a misunderstanding. Instead the Duolingo-style apology, in which Nolan noted that they "disrespected [his] heritage," read as cringeworthy; becoming a case study in a common affliction that befalls my hometown-called "Portland Nice™."
Portland
Pets
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Circles Of Life

Created a backyard habitat attracting diverse birds, managed predators and pests, and faced challenges with aggressive squirrels, a hawk, and neighborhood cats.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 months ago

How to Watch Portland State Vikings vs. Northern Colorado Bears Women's Basketball: Live Stream or on TV - Bleacher Nation

Portland State (6-18) hosts Northern Colorado (18-8) Feb. 14 at Viking Pavilion, 5 p.m. ET, with live streaming on ESPN+.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland City Council Votes To Reshape Its Committee Structure

Portland's transition to a new form of government last January brought new practices and procedures for the City Council. Among the largest changes, impacting both the Council and members of the public, was the introduction of eight policy committees. The committees, which considered topics including transportation, climate, finance, homelessness, and public safety, were intended to provide a focused venue for councilors to introduce legislation and hold conversations on specific topics, as well as to hear public testimony.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Oregon State says coach Wayne Tinkle won't return next season

Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle will not return next season after 12 years leading the program.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Update: Supporters to Rally Thursday Over Funding Cuts to Innovative PCC Music Program

The Music and Sonic Arts (MSA) program is an industry-shaping program focused on music recording, production, audio programming, interactivity, and composition using contemporary tools including Ableton or Max MSP software. Offered at the Portland Community College (PCC) Cascade campus in North Portland, the program includes pathways for two-year associate's degrees in music, or one-year certificates that can be useful in music and other tech jobs.
Education
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: The City's Pothole Crisis, Portland Fire Basketball May Be Delayed, and the US (Most Likely) Bombed an Iranian Girls' School

Portland Mercury seeks reader support for local journalism and arts coverage while addressing city infrastructure challenges including pothole repair funding and Lloyd mall developments.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Preschool for All Theory Debunked, the Fate of Lloyd Mall, and Who Wants a "Butter Hole"?

Skeptics have suggested the universal preschool tax was driving high-income earners out of Multnomah County. The latest data doesn't support that notion.
Portland
Education
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Portland Art Museum's Bold New Vision for Youth and Community Education and Engagement * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland Art Museum transformed spaces to prioritize K–12 education with transparent, tech-enabled learning studios and youth galleries integrated visibly into the museum.
#oakland-unified-school-district
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

New Preschool for All Data Challenges Idea That Wealthy People Are Fleeing County

Multnomah County's Preschool for All tax saw high-income filers increase 14 percent in 2024 after declining in 2022-2023, suggesting the program is not driving wealthy residents away.
Higher education
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Funding Cuts May End Innovative PCC Music Program

Funding cuts threaten Portland Community College's Music and Sonic Arts program, prompting students, faculty, and community to organize protests and advocacy to save it.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Oregon Arts Commission names new leaders * Oregon ArtsWatch

Jason Holland and Jenny Stadler elected to lead Oregon Arts Commission, bringing arts administration and accessibility expertise to state board during period of reduced federal arts funding.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop on Clinton and Division

SE Division has transformed from a residential neighborhood into a culinary and commercial destination over 20 years, anchored by iconic restaurants like Pok Pok while maintaining its core residential character.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Mayor's Roundtable Aims to Reinvigorate Central City, With or Without Key Stakeholders

Portland's Central City Roundtable, a public-private partnership formed from Governor Kotek's task force recommendations, aims to revitalize downtown through increased foot traffic, office workers, housing development, and enhanced daytime services.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Future of Keller Auditorium, PSU Performing Arts Center challenged * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland officials released a Market Feasibility Study on Friday, Jan. 23, that declared the region cannot support two venues capable of hosting popular touring Broadway shows. That upends the proposal approved by the City Council in late 2024 calling for a new Broadway-capable performing arts center to be built at Portland State University before the Keller Auditorium is closed and remodeled to continue hosting such large show.
Portland
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