Rigler Elementary News Today

As a teacher strike in Portland Public Schools continues, the school district has asked paraeducators, teacher assistants and librarian assistants to coach students.

A teacher strike is scheduled to begin Wednesday if a deal is not reached between the district and teachers union.

Researchers say that regular tutoring sessions, either one-on-one or in very small groups, multiple times a week and built into the school day are the best way to help students catch up after pandemic disruptions. Such sessions are now underway in Portland Public Schools, with a focus on literacy for third, fourth and fifth graders.

At issue: should individual schools be able to buy more full-time staff members with foundation fundraising?

Kids ages 5 to 11 in Oregon are able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 starting today, according to Governor Kate Brown. While shipments of the youth vaccines are currently arriving to pharmacies and local doctors, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) notes it may take a few days before the vaccine is widely available to children. “Your child should be able to be vaccinated within the next few weeks,” said OHA director Patrick Allen in a...

The Pfizer vaccine is anticipated to be approved by the CDC for children 5-11 and PPS is ready to hold vaccination clinics at eight schools.

With kids aged 5 to 11 soon eligible to receive a Pfizer vaccine, schools and pediatricians are stepping up to get them vaccinated.