School Redesign

Our Model is Working Against Us

Last year, we faced cuts to many staff and administrative positions at Chávez. When we together raised our voices, the School Board heard and we were able to retain 4 positions.

When we raise our voices together we can drive change!

This month’s meeting we’ll be discussing the need for a school redesign.

César Chávez K-8 is really four schools in one.





We are the ONLY school in the Portland Public School system supporting 4 unique curricula in 1 school.

This means that César Chávez has unique and diverse needs as a school, requiring more resources at a time when resources are limited. This impacts:

  • Lower state testing schools and wider achievement gaps, disproportionately impacting students of color

  • Larger class sizes and more pressure on teachers

  • Strain on Middle School teachers

  • Limited electives for Middle School students

  • Requires divided attention from our administrators

Click Here to Better Understand the Impacts of our 4 in 1 Model 

Our school model should be serving the needs of our neighborhood, not working against those needs. The César Chávez PTA is advocating to the PPS School Board and Administration prioritize a school re-design conversation, since our current school model is NOT working. Join us as we talk about the impacts of our current school model, seismic building upgrades, and our plan to advocate for our students. This is a conversation that will have significant impacts on the future of our school. 

We need your voice at the table!

Don’t Leave Chávez Behind: Let Us Rise!

Take Action!

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  • Sign up to speak at a PPS Board Meeting

    It’s important for the School Board to hear from our community. We can help you sign up and work with you on talking points. Let us know if you’re interested!

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  • Sign the Petition for PPS to Adopt Oregon PTA's School Closure Guidelines

    We’re raising awareness about Oregon PTA’s school closure guidelines. Join us in emailing the PPS School Board about adopting these guidelines.

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