Option 1: The Neighborhood School

In the next few weeks, we will examine the three main paths Portland kids can take for school. (To say nothing of homeschooling, which is too big in scope to explore here.) Over the past several years, we’ve talked to parents, teachers, administrators and kids about the pros and cons of their school choice. In the course of researching the local options, we’ve come up with some general observations that can help guide you in your school search. But to really get to know an individual school, be sure to do some of your own research, too.  

First up: neighborhood schools.

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Faubion K-8

Faubion School is a PPS neighborhood school located in NE Portland. Much of the Concordia neighborhood lies within its boundaries. Most PPS neighborhood schools offer the same standard curriculum, so the real differences lie in the extras each school can offer and that very important, but somewhat intangible, school community. I’ve spent the past few weeks talking with several people about the school’s community and how neighborhood schools come up with ways to fill in the gaps left by spending cuts. Here’s what I’ve found:

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