Portland Public Schools quietly adopts policy barring teachers from ‘political or personal’ classroom displays

by Ty Davison | Sep 12, 2024 | News & Commentary

Portland Public Schools quietly adopts policy barring teachers from ‘political or personal’ classroom displays – oregonlive.com: A new policy governing what Portland Public Schools educators are — and are not — allowed to put on the walls...

Fare evasion on TriMet’s MAX trains hits 27%, highest ‘in recent memory’

by Ty Davison | Sep 9, 2024 | News & Commentary

Fare evasion on TriMet’s MAX trains hits 27%, highest ‘in recent memory’ – oregonlive.com: TriMet found that 27% of surveyed riders lacked a valid fare during a three-week period in March, according to a report released by TriMet in response to...

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel

by Ty Davison | Jun 9, 2024 | News & Commentary

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel – oregonlive.com: Lesson plans on the Portland teachers union website that drew condemnation from Jewish leaders this week — and that the union...

Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides

by Ty Davison | Jun 4, 2024 | News & Commentary

Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides – oregonlive.com: A chorus of Jewish leaders, teachers and parents are expressing outrage with the Portland Public Schools teachers’ union for hosting a pro-Palestinian advocacy...

Is Portland’s tradition of parent fundraising to add teachers at their child’s school near an end?

by Ty Davison | Apr 15, 2024 | News & Commentary

Is Portland’s tradition of parent fundraising to add teachers at their child’s school near an end? – oregonlive.com: Portland Public Schools parents will no longer be able to raise money to add educators at their own children’s schools, under a...