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PPS Pulse: October 9, 2018
10/9/2018In this week's PPS Pulse: Julie Esparza Brown sets example as PPS's first Latina Board member; Superintendent reflects on first year.
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OCTOBER 9, 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Русский | Soomaali Julie Esparza Brown sets an example as PPS’s first Latina Board member
When Julie Esparza Brown was growing up, she never envisioned a future in academia serving generations of future teachers. Esparza Brown is a third-generation Chicana who grew up in Encinitas, a beach community in San Diego County, where her blue collar parents fought to break the mold of what was expected of their children.
“My mom loved reading and that helped set the stage for my future,” says Esparza Brown, who serves as Vice Chair of the PPS Board of Education. “Reading and education open doors."
Superintendent reflects on his first year On Oct. 1, Guadalupe Guerrero celebrated his first anniversary of serving as Superintendent of Portland Public Schools. He reflects on his first year and the triumphs and challenges that will inform his leadership of the district going forward.
PPS offers resources and support for LGBTQ students and families Portland Public Schools is committed to creating safe and welcoming schools for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students. Recently, schools across the country participated in Ally Week, in which LGBTQ students led conversations about what they need from their allies in school.
Wilson football team rebuilds by playing in 5A The Wilson High School football team recently beat Hillsboro for its second win of the season. This fall signals a fresh start for the Trojans, along with Cleveland and Benson, as their football programs are no longer playing in Class 6A. The three PPS teams have chosen to go down a class to 5A, where they are able to play games against teams they are closer to competitively after years of struggling to win games at the 6A level.
High schools welcome 8th-grade students for
info nightsEighth-grade students in Portland Public Schools will have a chance to see their future high schools when informational sessions are held throughout the district from October to January. Neighborhood, focus-option and alternative high schools will give students and families the opportunity to tour the campus, meet staff and learn more about the academic and athletic programs offered.
PPS Pulse is a weekly publication that is distributed via email to district families, staff and select others. It is produced by the PPS Communications department. An archive of previous issues is available. To submit story ideas and feedback, please contact: Coordinator: Lindsay Trapp. Editor/writer: Mike Tokito. Designer: Louise Tollisen. The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
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