Families of students in Portland's Online Learning Academy, which is scheduled to cease operations, met to discuss possibly keeping the school open and virtual learning opportunities in other districts.
Students at multiple Portland schools left class on Wednesday afternoon, as part of a nationwide walkout, protesting gun violence in schools. The groups converged in the downtown Terry Schrunk Plaza, at 12:15 pm, where they held a rally in the federal park's circular amphitheater. Portland-area students walked out of school today and gathered in Terry Schrunk Plaza to speak about gun violence in schools. The rally is part of a national movement of students walking.
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Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced the hiring of two new principals at district middle schools. Gabe Pagano is slated to become the principal at Cascade Middle School and Sean Keating is slated to become the principal at Pacific Crest Middle School. "We are thrilled to announce the selection of two strong leaders to take on these key positions at Cascade and Pacific Crest," said Cook. "We believe they will continue these schools' strong tradition of academic excellence and both have shown a deep commitment to serving all students, particularly those who have been historically underserved." Cascade Middle School: "Gabe Pagano is a dynamic leader who blends his commitment to strong academics with an exuberant spirit, which is ideal for the middle school age," said Cook. "Gabe, a product of Central Oregon schools, has deep roots in the community and is committed to continuing Cascade's innovative practices, which will be