Tag Archives: Carole Smith

A False Choice: Teachers or Cops

It’s a sad sight when adults sulk like 4-year-olds. When the adults are members of a school board, it’s disturbing. Yet there sat Bobbie Regan this week as the Portland Public Schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a budget that nobody liked. “I want us to remain UPSET so we can take this […]

Failing With ‘Fluffy’ Words

Portland public schools are still looking for a bridge to the 21st Century. Or some magic guidelines to show them the way. Or a white paper. Or another study on “welcoming, warm learning environments.” A lot of school districts are apparently looking for the same thing. “All you have to do is a Google search,” said […]