How Portland Public Schools Are Dealing With ICE Fears and a Changing Student Body

In the first few weeks since Portland area students have been back in school, a lot has been happening: There’s been rising anxiety after an ICE detention near César Chávez K-8 School, and tough conversations ahead about enrollment changes , blended classrooms , and looming budget decisions. Today, we're talking with Oregonian education reporter Julia Silverman to learn more on what's happening inside Portland's Public Schools, and what it could all mean for the year ahead. Mentioned in today's show: Minuscule Test Score Gains Signal Oregon Faces Years of Digging Out From Its Post-pandemic Academic Hole [Oregonian] Portland School Board Leaders Want to Try a New Style of Governance [Willamette Week] Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/ Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this October 6th episode: Energy Trust PBOT OMSI PDX Open Studios