Scott Whitbeck

Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Operations, Portland Public Schools

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@KristenBrayson @PPSConnect @Super_GGuerrero @PPS_Dr_STEAM @edchatter @DS_PPS1 @KristenBrayson, the art kits were incredibly popular at Grout! Kids were excited about both the K-5 and the 6-12 kits @PPSConnect

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Working with school and district staff @ George MS, supporting families with meals and math resources for all grade levels. It’s inspiring to hear how families are making the best of things during this challenging time @PPSConnect

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@edchatter Way to go, Anthony! Great message for kids

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Social justice advocate Christian Moore’s keynote related his personal experience of those in his early years who saw his potential & ensured his opportunity to succeed in school & in life. Aligns to PPS efforts to enhance emotional supports for students @PPSConnect

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Board and Sup’t. of Garland, TX SD share how they’ve greatly boosted graduation rates & college readiness; includes $$ incentives to students for passing AP exams & their teachers for getting them there. Funds go to programs w/proven success. Grad rates now 93% @PPSConnect

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Student at West Miami MS describing how his school created electives based on student interests & career aspirations, pushing him to reach & exceed achievement expectations. He advised we’ll be seeing him someday as a candidate for US president, & we don’t doubt it! @PPSConnect

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Prince George’s County district Board Directors & Sup’t. shared how they directly address student achievement among African-American & Latinx students through District policies, resource allocation, & staff training/expectations @PPSConnect

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CUBE Conference session focused on increasing historically underrepresented students in Science/Tech/Engineering/Math programs @PPSConnect

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Peninsula Principal Ms. Armendariz & her wonderful faculty, teaching new kindergartners how to be safe and successful in school. Remembering my student teaching days in K: children eager to learn, absorbing everything, a world of great possibilities in their future @PPSConnect

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Chapman Educator Ms. McGhee‘s students are having a blast exploring their STEAM tubs, getting ready for science/engineering projects. A great way to start the new year! @PPSConnect

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Cesar Chavez staff getting the school year off to a great start- teaching routines and expectations, emphasizing mutual respect, safety, kindness, growth mindset, & their belief in the potential of each and every child. Thanks to Principal Munoz & her wonderful staff! @PPSConnect

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James John students telling their families about their first day back to school. Visited several classrooms with Principal Dr. Melvin - staff and students were so organized, comfortable, & busy learning it felt as if school had been in session for weeks. Great job! @PPSConnect

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George Principal Dr. McDougal & AP Ms. Silas leading a welcome assembly for 6th graders. Thanks to wonderful staff, parent helpers, and administrators for creating a positive, exciting 1st day environment! @PPSConnect

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Chapman administrators presented staff with “Out of This World” Oscars-type trophies, sharing stories of each person’s contributions to their students’ safety and academic success. Great way to end the year! @PPSConnect

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Sup’t. Guerrero & School Board Co-Vice Chair Dr. Esparza-Brown celebrating Deputy Sup’t. Dr. Yvonne Curtis for all her contributions to PPS. We wish her the best in her retirement! Her family will be delighted to have more time with her @PPSConnect

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Forest Park educators create a rich learning environment for their students! 1-on-1 support, experiential science projects, leveled independent readers, & multiple strategies for solving math problems @PPSConnect

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Great visits to Rosa Parks, George MS, & James John today with School Board Director Scott Bailey. Thanks to the fine leaders & educators who exemplify love & care for every student. Here, Director Bailey & I celebrated JJ’s state OBOB win with Principal John Melvin @PPSConnect

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Enjoying the well-attended PTA Celebration event at Self-Enhancement, Inc. Congrats to Cesar Chavez PTA Co-Presidents, pictured with Sup’t. Guerrero, & all who were honored for their tireless dedication to enriching students’ lives @PPSConnect

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Peninsula students sang beautifully in their spring concert. Parents and staff bopped along to standards like Rockin’ Robin. Thanks to their wonderful music teacher for prepping the students so well. Nice job, Peninsula! @PPSConnect

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George MS‘ers selected for “8th Grade Takeover Day”. Scholars applied for the staff positions they wanted, stating what they wanted to learn from the experience. They did a great job helping run the fire drill. Way to go, Mustangs! @PPSConnect