From: Rachelle MIller [pcm@teleport.com]
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 10:24 AM

Subject: We made the paper!

Our local paper, The Oregonian, carried a series on the lack of
excellence in our local schools, including our nearby high school,
Westview.  They did an excellent job of pinpointing causes of the
failure of students to achieve...lack of funding, large class sizes,
large student populations (Westview has about 2200 students), and the
like.  One of the most interesting articles told us that 80% of Westview
teachers feel they motivate their students to achieve at high levels. 
Now THAT spurred some conversation around here!  

Amber and I enjoyed the articles.  We wrote the reporter an e-mail and
complimented her on her work, explaining the dilemma we faced 18 months
ago.  She in turn asked if she could print our letter in the Washington
County Weekly, a section of our local paper.  Here it is!  It was on the
same page as a point of view by the co-chair of Citizens for Beaverton
Schools who is also a member of a statewide steering committee for
school funding.  Now we'll wait for any repercussions!!!

Hugs,

Rachelle