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Written by Melanie Sevcenko

Published: 12 October 2017

Alberta Commons lot, pre-construction. (Courtesy of Prosper Portland) 

Successful applicants are offered reduced rent at the Northeast MLK, Jr. Blvd. development

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Written by Melanie Sevcenko

Published: 12 October 2017

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The majority-Black charter school is in danger of displacement if new PPS policy passes

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Written by Christen McCurdy

Published: 11 October 2017

 

Metro area residents reporting more anonymous, harassing stickers and flyers

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Published: 06 October 2017

 

State area conference takes place Oct. 7 - 8 in Lynnwood, Wash.

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Published: 05 October 2017

 

Essay contest winners, survivors discuss Vanport’s lessons at screening

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Written by Melanie Sevcenko

Published: 05 October 2017

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The County Chair is hiring an outside consulting firm to advise on structural racism

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Written by Melanie Sevcenko

Published: 05 October 2017

 

The number of Black students taking the SAT almost doubled from last year

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Written by Christen McCurdy

Published: 04 October 2017

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New PPB chief talks about protests, hate crimes and the DOJ settlement

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Published: 02 October 2017

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Outlaw is the first African American woman to hold the position

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Published: 28 September 2017

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PPS rethinks middle school model for equity, but cuts Black charter school from the equation