Statement of Support for Benson High School
We believe that Benson High School has been a major contributor to the City of Portland and its economy, with an exceptional record of closing the achievement gap in the Portland Public School System.... continue reading »
"Grate school that gives students other options out of High School than College"
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"Class of '76 Keep the Benson open. It's the BEST! :)"
"Transforming Benson to a skills center will limit, not expand, the population served by the school. Benson will lose students such as myslf - those passionate about science, math & technology, but also community, athletics and non voc/tech academics. "
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"Class of 79"
"PLEASE CONSIDER KEEPING BENSON AS A 4 YEAR SCHOOL! THANK YOU!"
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"Please keep Benson a polytechnic high school. I've had great memories and a strong academic background because of Benson."
"This school is what all high schools should be."
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"keep benson alive ):"
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"Benson is a landmark in Portland, not only with the building, but also in producing outstanding citizens in the community and the economy! Please keep Benson open with it's Vocational programs in tact! Don't end the Legacy!"
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"Please keep Benson as is and go back to the application process like we had to follow in 1979! To convert to a half day program is a total injustice & not well thought out! The students would have to somehow manage getting to and from their neighborho"
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"I completed my student teaching at Benson, and as someone with first-hand experience inside the classrooms, it would be a great disservice to our students to close or extensively modify the terrific programs and coursework."
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