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Page 4, i ortland Observer, October 1, 1987
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by Arnold Pitre
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Yes, Says Prophet
Speak Out
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The general consensus of the com m unity thinking
appears to be that Portland is considered to be
some years behind that of other cities of compar
able size in terms o f economics and livability.
W hat changes or action w ould you promote as a
com m unity leader to bring Portland to a more
favorable position?.
(1) PROJECT SEED: A socratic method of questioning and discovery
to teach elementary students from lower social economic status back
ground about advanced math concepts to increase adapted versions
achievement and math esteem.
(2)
Richard Johnson
Barbara Barber
Vocational Instructor
Housewife
There is no instant solution, but
educating our youth is vitally im por
tant. W e must reach them at an
early age. We must make education
opportunities available to them .
Parents should be instructed, in
formed and kept in accordance w ith
school rules, w ith regard to good
manners and moral behavior. Our
children are our future; it is easy to
teach them at an early age when
they are most responsive.
The drug problem in our city is
terrible. The dope dealers are sell
ing to our babies. I would do w h a t
ever necessary to eliminate this pro
blem. Street gangs are coming into
our com m unity from other cities,
and no one seems to be doing any
thing about it. The street gang and
drug situation seems to be prevalent
in the N.E. area, where I live, and I
don't like it. This city is holding it
self back, due to racist attitudes.
It's time for Oregonians to get real.
I'm talking about all Oregonians,
Black and W hite.
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Our tax program is not effective.
Our local and state m unicipali
ties do not promote industrial
grow th. We are out of kilter with
the rest of the West Coast. Our tax
structure discourages big business
and tourism in not promoted. We
are not taking advantage of the
main thoroughfare between Califor
nia and Canada. W e need to create
a stimulus to get people into the
medium or upper income level. We
have people making minimum wage
and are on welfare. That is self
defeating and non-productive.
I
w ould create some tax incentives to
prom ote business.
Emma Gaston
Citizen
The drug situation is bad in our
com m unity. It affects all of us. It
affects our cost of living, our liva
bility. The die-hard drug user is
usually involved in criminal activity,
which in turn makes it hard for the
average citizen to live com fortably
in his own neighborhood. The law
enforcement w ant more money to
fight crime, and our taxes go up.
There should be more emphasis put
on the drug problem. If we could
slow down the drug problem, other
problems w ill be solved along w ith
it.
ACHIEVEMENT
ATHLETIC
The Superintendent added that Mr. Herndon must have misinterpreted
the 1.95 GPA statistic. "First of all, the GPA was not for middle and high
school students, but only for high school students grade 9 through 12 as of
the end of the second quarter of the 1985-86 school year. African American
seniors at the end of the 1986-87 school year had a GPA of 2.19," he stated.
The Superintendent offered as encouraging signs o f optimism a
recently published roster of more than 400 African American students in the
Portland School D istrict w ith GPA's of 3.0 or better. "H opefully, that
should respond to our critics' assertions that we are in a holding pattern,"
he stated.
District's expectations, Ron continued.
According to Asa Hilliard, chief desegregation consultant to the Port
land School District, the Portland Public School District has gained "solid
national recognition" for completing the African American documents.
"There are at least five national Black organizations that have endorsed the
Portland Public Schools' m ulti-ethnic curriculum ," Hilliard claims. All the
district needs to do is offer a high quality teacher training program so the
curriculum can be implemented, he stated.
When asked to identify some of the reasons for the failure of the pro
grams to address m inority educational needs, Herndon points to "a lack of
direction at the to p ." He claims there is no individual in charge of develop
ing strategy. Subsequently, the programs being developed lack substance
and clarity; and they do not meet the criteria recommended by DMAC and
the national consultants.
W hile acknowledging that no one person was in charge of developing
a "clear c u t" strategy for closing the achievement gap, the schools' chief
stated, " It was a district-wide responsibility of the 'highest priority ."
Dr. Prophet praised the quality of some of DM AC's recommendations
but stated the District was not obligated to follow all recommendations
made by any committee.
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In 1985, almost 20 percent of all pedestrian injuries involved children
under 15 years old. Oregon A A A asks motorists to drive very carefully.
Remember, many youngsters are still learning the pedestrian safety rules.
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Activities, games and skits for all
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Oct. 31
Pumpkin Party, W ashington Park
Zoo. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m . Free with
regular admission. By following a
Halloween zoo map each child will
receive a treat at "tric k and treat"
stations around the zoo.
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Powerballs" Packed in General Mills Cheerios
Please be advised that if you have purchased packages of (.’heerios
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children approximately three years of age or under, or should be
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Pile balk which is similar to other halls sold in retail outlets, is non-toxic
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11 years and older have an oppor
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for children, prevent accidents,
know first aid, in an 8-hour Baby
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The classes w ill be held at Ala
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Fremont, on Wednesdays, October
7, 14, 21, 28, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The cost is $15 per student. Scho
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Call 284-
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PROGRAM:
Assists identified student athletes at Grant, Benson, Jefferson and Roose
velt High Schools to improve achievement and self-image through indivi
dual, team and classroom activities.
(3) DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM:
A com m unity-wide
regional drug initiative that is networking to prevent and intervene when
drug problems occur.
(4) WHITNEY YOUNG LEARNING CENTER: Operated by the Port
land Urban League w ith partial funding from Portland Public Schools. The
program provides tutorial assistance in reading and math, counseling and
advising, and social work assistance to children and families, primarily in
the King, Boise, Tubman, and Vernon communities.
The school chief was boastful of the African American drop-out rate
today as compared to years past. "Five years ago the drop-out rate for
African Americans in Portland Public Schools was 45%. Today it is less
than 24%. Only Asians do better," he stated.
"C losing the achievement gap is a matter of the highest priority in Port
land's public schools and is mandated on all levels," he asserted. "B u t I
must reiterate: The responsibility does not rest w ith the School District
alone; there must be well organized and cooperative efforts between busi
ness, parents and governments alike."
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