As a Portland School Board member, I will:

• Foster open, collaborative decision making involving the community
• Ensure equal opportunities for all students in all neighborhoods
• Support initiatives to increase school enrollment and strengthen neighborhoods

What can we do together to achieve these goals? This great city and its wonderful children are worth every effort. Please click on the list below to read where I stand on specific issues affecting our children, schools, and neighborhoods.

 

As an advocate for schools citywide, I have not been afraid to speak out when I have disagreed with District proposals and policies. City and school district leaders cannot create and sustain a successful school system for Portland unless they work in genuine collaboration with the community--families, teachers, staff, and neighbors. There is much to celebrate and lots of good news in Portland Public Schools. I look forward to working in partnership with the Board, Superintendent, and staff to make our school district the best it can be.

If you have questions or comments, write me at ruthadkins <at> msn.com. I look forward to hearing from you.