Kid to Know: On-the-spot Reporter

Eddy Binford-Ross was tear-gassed by federal officers as she reported on Portland’s George Floyd demonstrations for her high school newspaper.
We Recommend: A Is For Ally Poster

Local mom and creative genius Taimani Emerald illustrated an ABCs poster that should be hanging in every kid’s room — A is for Ally. Each letter of the alphabet […]
Kids’ Books to Calm Worries

The pandemic, shutdown, economic turmoil and very violent images of police brutality we’ve experienced over the past few months — that’s more than enough to make anyone feel worried and […]
COVID-19 Pediatric Practice Pivots
In those first few weeks of shutdown, the last place most parents wanted to be with their kids was a doctor’s office. But pediatric clinics around the metro area are […]
Portland’s Helpers during COVID-19

We highlight some of the Portlanders helping others in our community during these uncertain times.
Kids to Know: Oregon’s Top Volunteers

Recent Roosevelt graduate Kaiya Laguardia of Portland and 13-year-old Jacob Van of Beaverton were named Oregon’s top youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide […]
Wands Out: Wizards Unite Mobile App

Harry Potter fans will dive right into the augmented reality game Wizards Unite.
PDX Parent Survey Results on Distance Learning
Readers tell us about their experience with online distance learning this spring.
A Different 4th of July

Ideas to honor the meaning of Independence Day and take action to make our community truly more equitable.
Anti-racist Books, Actions and More
Learn, Talk, Support, Donate: A List of Anti-racist Resources