Newly-elected Portland school board members means more diversity and representation
One board member said this is the first time ever that there will be three Black members on the Portland school board of eight. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 7:45 PM PDT May 20, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. School board races in the area have received a lot of attention this year, especially in regards to diversity and representation.
The school board for the state s largest district, Portland Public Schools, just got a lot more diverse.
Three school board positions were up for grabs. Julia Brim-Edwards was re-elected, but there were two newcomers: Gary Hollands and Herman Greene.