A Secret Chord: Poetry, Stories & Art by The PATHfinder & POPS Clubs Photo courtesy of the PATHfinder Network Just four years ago, Portland’s gem of a nonprofit, The Pathfinder Network, brought The PATHfinder Club (TPC) to the teens of Portland with the first TPC at Parkrose High. Since then, the clubs have expanded to other venues, in large measure thanks to unending support from the Parkrose school district and from Superintendent Michael Lopes-Serrae to Principal Molly Ou

Families gain additional time to apply Photo courtesy of Multnomah County Communications Office Multnomah County announced today it is extending the application deadline for Preschool for All to Thursday, May 14, 2026. Originally scheduled to close on April 30, this extension gives families an additional two weeks to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Preschool for All offers families a range of preschool options, including community-based programs, school-based classrooms,

No experience needed; scholarships available The PP&R EAGLE caddies from the 2025 season pose at Waverly Country Club on a sunny day in early 2026. (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation) Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is now accepting applications for the three-year Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment (EAGLE) Caddie Program. This unique program gives current ninth-grade students the chance to gain valuable work experience, earn money over the com

Learn about scholarships and get expert guidance Photo courtesy of Clackamas Community College Clackamas Community College invites students and their families to attend the CCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshop on April 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the college’s Oregon City campus in the Wacheno Welcome Center. This event is designed to help students navigate the financial aid process, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), ORSAA (Oregon Stu

Clark College 2026 Address Highlights Achievements and Challenges LtoR: PTK Student President, Lindsey Quiroz; College President Dr. Karin Edwards; ASCC Student President, Alijah Machida Clark College President Dr. Karin Edwards delivered the annual State of the College address on March 12 in Gaiser Student Center. The address provides an opportunity to share the progress, challenges, and vision guiding the college forward, offering an overview of the institution’s current pr

New awards program celebrates leadership & innovation across Clackamas County Photo courtesy of Clackamas work district Clackamas Education Service District is inviting nominations for its first annual Mission Awards, a new opportunity to celebrate the people who make a lasting difference for students, schools and communities. Created to recognize excellence aligned with Clackamas ESD’s mission and values, the Mission Awards honor individuals whose work reflects leadership, s

Group Invests $50M to Elevate Child Care, Elder Care in 2026 Races Children draw in one of the classrooms at the Children’s Promise Centers child care center in Albuquerque, N.M., April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File) (AP) An advocacy group seeking to expand support for child and elder care says it plans to spend $50 million to boost Democrats in key congressional races, aiming to tie the rising cost of caregiving to the nation’s broader affordability debate. T

A Children and Financial Literacy Virtual Discussion Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A Family Focus on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12pm to 1pm EST. This virtual discussion is prepared for parents, educators, and school leaders who want to support healthier money conversations with

Breaking barriers and building young leaders REAP Students (Photo courtesy of REAP Inc.) What began in 2001 as a bold vision to amplify youth voices has materialized into one of the Northwest's most impactful youth serving organizations. This year, REAP celebrates 25 years of breaking down systemic barriers, developing young leaders, and fundamentally reshaping how schools and communities support students across the region. From its Portland roots, REAP has grown into a regio