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Stand Advocacy Director Dana Hepper visits North Portland classroom

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Advocacy director Dana Hepper spends a lot of her time dissecting the policy and politics of education. She works with legislators, state leaders and our partner organizations.

But the former elementary school teacher loves the opportunity to return to the classroom and spend time with young people -- tomorrow's innovators, teachers and leaders.

Last week, Dana was a "celebrity reader" in third grade teacher Sam Leach's classroom at James John School in North Portland.

An Open Letter to our next Chief Education Officer

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Stand for Children Advocacy Director Dana Hepper and Chalkboard Project President Sue Hildick co-wrote a letter to our next schools’ chief, encouraging that person to take seriously the task of supporting and intervening in schools that consistently struggle to meet the needs of our children.

The Oregonian published the opinion article on Sunday. Check it out!