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PPS responds to parents, students rallying against possible school closures ahead of vote

PITTSBURGH — Parents and students made their final pitch to Pittsburgh Public School board members at a rally Monday night, urging members to vote ‘no’ on the ‘Future-Ready Facilities Plan’ which ...
Willamette Week

PPS Fall Assessment Results Show Work Remains

Portland Public School students saw slight improvements in reading and pronounced growth in mathematics in districtwide fall ...
KGW8

PPS reports lockdown or lockouts at three schools, no injuries reported

PORTLAND, Ore. — Roosevelt High School in North Portland was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning and the nearby Astor Elementary and George Middle Schools were placed on lockout following a report of ...
KGW8

PPS briefly puts two schools on lockout due to reports of ICE activity

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Public Schools briefly put two of its school buildings on lockout Thursday morning due to reports of ICE activity in North Portland. In a message sent to parents and staff, ...
Willamette Week

Here Are the 19 PPS Elementary and Middle Schools in Unreinforced Masonry Buildings

Seismic safety has gripped the Portland Public Schools Board for the past few weeks as parents have urged board members to develop a system to prioritize retrofits at some of the most high-risk ...
KOIN 6

PPS board unanimously votes to buy property for Center for Black Student Excellence

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Portland Public Schools board unanimously voted Tuesday night to approve the purchase of a property to establish the Center for Black Student Excellence. It’s a project ...