As you may have noticed, the PPS transfer policy is being reviewed and people have been discussing the issue, at times quite heatedly. Understandable given what is at stake. I'll always remember what one of my grad school professors told all of us kidless students about public school policy decisions: there are few more difficult or heated. Now that I have kids fast approaching public school and have witnessed what is no doubt just the tippy top of the iceberg, I can finally nod my head vigorously to his sage advice.
Well, after a whole lot of blogging, you can share your opinion in a more 'official' forum - an OPB survey.
If you feel strongly or have personal experiences to share that could be useful to the debate, jump in there, mamas. No matter your opinion. Love charters? Hate 'em? Cant stand the idea of magnets? Love the concept since you've lived in cities with great unpredictability (San Francisco)? Whatever your angle, let your voice be heard. It's critical that real families are a part of this policy review and possible redesign. Students are invited to comment, too, so ask your kids to weigh in. Great way to get them involved. Here´s a quick description provided by Community & Parents for Public Schools(CPPS):
Oregon Public Broadcasting is looking into neighborhood schools and transfer policies in Oregon's schools - and we want to hear from parents and teachers and students. What is the state of your neighborhood school? If you're a parent or a student, is your neighborhood school meeting your needs? Have you transferred or considered transferring? If you're a teacher or administrator, have you seen changes in your school or classroom as a result of transfers? Tell us about your experience by checking out our online question form.
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