Posts Tagged ‘education’
We Support Portland Teachers
The Multnomah County Democrats support the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) in their decision to authorize a strike. PAT members have been working at Portland Public Schools without a contract since June. Their requests for lower class size limits, higher compensation, school building conditions and other measures are reasonable and will benefit students. Find out what Democrats can do to support teachers.
Read More >MultDems Member Spotlight: Jennifer Stackhouse
Learn more about new PCP Jennifer Stackhouse in this MultDems member spotlight interview.
Read More >Run for Something: How about your local school board?
Run for Something: Is this the year for you to step up and run for the school board? Yes! Sign up for the Candidate Training:
Saturday, March 4, 12 to 4 on Zoom.
Member Spotlight: Laurie Wimmer
Laurie Wimmer, a dedicated activist for public education and one of the key architects of Oregon’s Student Success Act. talks about why local action is important.
Read More >Should High School Students Be Tested for Graduation?
The MultDems Education Study Group Examines the Evidence by Margi Brown and Mary Thamann, Education Study Group co-chairs Some conservative news reports and editorials criticize Senate Bill 744, which suspends the essential skills test required for high school graduation. These commentators imply that by eliminating the essential skills test, it will somehow diminish educational quality…
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