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Graduation rates in PPS rise to 80.5% for 2018-19 school year

Graduation rates in Portland Public Schools rose to 80.5% for the 2018-19 school year, reaching the district's highest percentage since the state of Oregon adopted a four-year cohort model in 2010.

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Renowned opera singer Angela Brown recently shared her unique recital program, “Opera … From a Sistah’s Point of View,” with students at Franklin and Roosevelt High Schools. Ms. Brown is a trailblazer on a mission to bring operatic and classical performances to communities with less exposure to the music. The students were also given a short course on opera basics, including the difference between bravo and brava. Brava, Ms. Brown, for sharing your passion with PPS students. For more information about Ms. Brown’s work visit www.angelambrown.com.

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The 2020-21 school year in Portland Public Schools will start on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and end on Friday, June 11 (if weather allows). The calendar for next school year was approved by the Board of Education at its meeting on Tuesday.

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The annual survey of students, families and staff is now underway. Families, please go to www.pps.net/sss2020.

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Anyone familiar with close-in Southeast Portland knows the train crossing at SE 11th Avenue, near Division Street. A group of students from Winterhaven K-8 School tackled the traffic issues caused by stopped freight trains there, turning it into a project that earned an award at a state LEGO championship.

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