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Northwest Academy

At every grade level, we respect our students' abilities to comprehend challenging ideas & demonstrate their understanding with insight & creativity.

08/26/2022

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The Marylhurst School

Nestled on 38 forested acres on the Clackamas River, The Marylhurst School is an independent, progressive education community.

08/26/2022

Education

Running the Numbers on Portland’s Substitute Teacher Shortage

The problem is poised to persist in the 2022–2023 school year.

08/26/2022 By Julia Silverman

Essay

Notes on Answering the Call to Substitute Teach in a Portland Middle School

Of paper airplanes and Fortnite, TikTok, worksheets, clap-outs and trying to make up for lost time

08/26/2022 By Emily Chenoweth

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International School of Portland

For over thirty years, the International School of Portland (ISP) has offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.

08/26/2022

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German International School

GIS provides an educational experience that is academically challenging, cross-cultural, and encourages curiosity, empathy, cooperation, and bilingualism.

08/26/2022

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The Children's Garden

The Children’s Garden provides innovative education programs for children from infants through kindergarteners. Our mindful, evidence-based approach has been proven to aid children’s development while instilling them with self-confidence and positivity.

08/26/2022

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Cedarwood Waldorf School

Nurture your child's whole heart, spirit, and mind at Cedarwood Waldorf School.

08/26/2022

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Catlin Gabel School

Students are encouraged to harness their innate curiosity and courage. They gain confidence in their own knowledge and discover their true potential.

08/25/2022

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Carpe Diem Education

Carpe Diem Education offers expertly designed gap year programs for students 17-22 to 5 continents and 18 countries around the world. Summer, semester and year-long experiences are available.

08/25/2022

Air Travel

Icelandair Is Extending Its Seasonal Portland Flights into January

Iceland’s wintertime northern lights and a heck of a New Year's party just got a little closer for Portlanders. Meanwhile, Delta’s nonstop from PDX to Tokyo, Japan, is delayed till 2023.

08/25/2022 By Margaret Seiler

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Creating Rooms That Evolve With Your Life

California Closets creates custom rooms that specialize in functionality and design.

08/25/2022

Review

What to Order (and Skip) at Tanaka, Downtown’s Newest Katsu Sandwich Shop and Japanese Bakery

Thanks to the creators of Afuri Ramen, katsu sandos and miso chocolate chip cookies are now in the office lunch rotation.

08/25/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

School Supplies

Choice Back-to-School Supplies for the Design-Forward Kid

Japanese erasers, statement pencils, a whale stapler from Italy, lay-flat notebooks, and more from Portland shops

08/25/2022 By Julia Silverman

Food

Recipe: Lunchbox-Friendly Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

Lunchbox is a local guide to the art of packing lunch for kids.

08/25/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Food

What to Eat at the Oregon State Fair 2022

Enjoy deep-fried Dr. Pepper, bacon-wrapped Reese’s, and kale rice bowls.

08/24/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Music

Have the End of Summer Blues? Check Out These Concerts at the Oregon State Fair

Psst: the lineup at the Salem fairgrounds includes the Beach Boys, TLC, and Shaggy, to name a few.

08/24/2022 By Michelle Harris and Dalila Brent

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5 Ways to Celebrate with Portland Opera This Fall

Cultural Touchstones, Carmen & Community

08/23/2022

Crafting

Macramé Is Having a Moment

Author and macramé artist Emily Katz’s N Williams shop offers classes and workshops to make your own granny square.

08/23/2022 By Julia Silverman

City Government

Here's What You Need to Know about the Effort to Overhaul City Government in Portland

Charter reform will be on the ballot, not everyone's in favor, and if it passes, city hall will never be the same.

08/22/2022 By Julia Silverman