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Oregon State University hosting in-person shark dissection at McMenamins
Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab is giving a “grand finale” presentation of its educational “Summer of the Shark” series — which includes an in-person shark dissection — at McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub in Southeast Portland on July 23.
Corbett School District gets national accreditation for high academic standards
The Corbett School District has received a national nod for meeting rigorous academic standards, creating productive learning environments, equitably allocating resources, and having effective leadership. Corbett announced Monday, July 1, it had earned Cognia Accreditation, which comes via a nonprofit organization, formerly AdvancED, that provides quality assurance for schools and education service providers. “School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Corbett High School a nationally recognized...
Two PSU students sue university over protest participation
Two Portland State University students are suing over unlawful retaliation related to a campus protest in May. The two students previously filed tort claims against PSU, alleging unlawful use of force. Monday’s lawsuits stem from a May 23 protest on campus in which seven people were arrested. That protest over...
Cleveland High Band marches in the Grand Floral Parade
For decades, the Cleveland High School Marching Band has been a regular entry in the Portland Rose Festival’s Starlight Parade. But this year, the band was invited to perform in the festival’s biggest event – the Grand Floral Parade. “Our band was the only Portland Public School representative in this year’s Grand Floral Parade,” pointed out Cleveland High School Director of Bands Gary Riler. Members of the band first learned...
Duniway School Parade signals ‘School’s Out', while Principal moves on
A sure sign that summer is arriving in the Eastmoreland neighborhood is the annual Duniway Elementary School Parade. On Friday June 7, Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division Motorcycle officers were pleased to be once again escorting the hundreds of kids and staff members two blocks north along S.E. Reed College Place – and two blocks back to the school. “One of the reasons I’m taking the lead in pulling together...
OHSU approves plan to cut 500 jobs
The board of directors for Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has approved a 2025 fiscal year budget that moves forward plans to cut more than 500 positions, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. Board members approved the budget June 28 as OHSU works to address financial challenges. "The actions that...
‘Strider Bike Program’ rolled out at Woodstock’s Lewis Elementary
Do we think that most children know how to ride a bike? Perhaps many of us think so, since we see very small children rolling by, just using their feet on the ground for propulsion – and we see others riding in the neighborhoods with parents. However, in Woodstock, Lewis Elementary School’s P.E. teacher – Scott DeMonte – discovered something different. “At Lewis we were having high numbers of fourth and fifth graders who were unable to ride a bike on their own.” ...
Summer baseball: Riverpigs fall in tournament opener
Despite leading for 99 percent of the game, the RBI Riverpigs had victory snatched away as the Vancouver Mavericks pulled out a 9-8 thriller in the first round of the Dylan Baker Memorial Tournament on Friday at Woodland High School. For much of the game, it was nip-and-tuck. RBI jumped...
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