Tag Archives: Kevin Truong

The Man With The Signs

In a worst-case scenario, the Portland Public Schools bond will pass in November, and almost a half-billion dollars will buy no substantive change in education. The bond calls for modernizing three high schools and a middle school, upgrading middle school science labs and seismically retrofitting 14 schools – all worthy endeavors. But given Portland’s low […]

UPSET? Try Getting MADD

The Portland Public School District is like a dysfunctional family that has decided the answer to its problems is to remodel the living room. And Oregon’s Commission on Public Safety is like an investor who is contemplating moving money out of the one account that is paying dividends. These two entities are engaged in the […]

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 […]