Portland high schools - in need of improvement

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That isn't news is it? See the Oregonian Six Portland high schools designated as in need of improvement.While I deplore the abundant use of 'consultants' in general by Portland politicos - often used only to buttress their position - the Portland Public Schools District needs help. A truly independent and transparent analysis is desperately needed.
I have only lived here for 8 years, but in none of those years has there been a positive assessment for the district. The district itself, including teachers, have excuses but no solutions.
Is there something that they are not telling us? It isn't really difficult to find successful schools in the state that perform well despite class size and despite a high percentage of students from low income families or from families designated a racial minority or non-English speaking.
8 years from today - the story isn't likely to be different. Is it?