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Pamplin Media Group - Portland Public Schools looks to attract, retain more teachers of color

Portland Public Schools looks to attract, retain more teachers of color Two-year teachers union agreement prioritizes workforce diversity and support for BIPOC educators A newly approved contract with the Portland Association of Teachers aims to increase diversity within the ranks of Portland Public Schools teaching staff, while offering extra compensation and support for teachers who lead affinity clubs and teach students in more than one language. The Portland Public Schools Board unanimously approved a two-year agreement with the teachers union Tuesday, June 29. The contract, which spans the current and next academic year, was hailed as a step forward for attracting and supporting educators of color.

Portland school board candidates have collected $100,000. The single largest donor? The teachers union

Portland school board candidates have collected $100,000. The single largest donor? The teachers union Today 8:35 AM Facebook Share Portland school board candidates have brought in nearly $100,000 in donations and more than one quarter of that cash has so far come from one source: the union representing the district’s educators. With a week to go until Election Day, the Portland Association of Teachers has donated $13,000 each to the campaigns of Herman Greene and Gary Hollands, both of whom the union endorsed, campaign disclosure reports indicate. Greene’s race, a four-way contest for the Zone 4 position currently held by Rita Moore, is among the most competitive this year.

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