NEWS

While visiting Franklin High School to talk about making college more affordable, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden heard how Step Uphelps middle school students transition to high school. They were impressed by one of our amazing students, who told them “the consistency of my advocate was exactly what I […]

At a recent anti-violence retreat, Step Up students unpacked personal experiences and learned tools to stop harmful behaviors and patterns. This is what advocacy looks like at Open School. And it works. 100% of our Step Up students graduated on time from high school in 2016.

Governor Kate Brown joined Oregon Legislators, local leaders, and a crowd of families and community members to break ground on Open School East. Check out some of the media coverage from our big day: Open School Success Leads to Expansion (KOIN TV)Breaking Ground on a New Kind of School (OPB Radio + […]

Damian Lillard hosted 40 students and staff members from Open School’s Step Up program at a holiday celebration on Saturday night. After attending the Trail Blazers vs. Knicks game, our kids were treated to a catered dinner in a private suite at the Moda Center. Lillard presented each student with […]

Portland Monthly names Open School’s Andrew Mason “Extraordinary Executive Director” at its 2015 Light a Fire awards ceremony. Portland Monthly said: “Leadership isn’t just about moving things forward. Sometimes, it requires forcing a bold change of direction. In his 20 years at North Portland’s Open School (formerly Open Meadow), Andrew […]