KBPS covered by Willamette Week
The Willamette Week had a great write-up/photo essay about KBPS this week. With the 100th Anniversary Celebration fast approaching, this is a great read!
March 9, 2023
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November 24, 2014
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Tech Algebra
You may remember hearing about the successful Tech Geometry class. Building on that success, a “Tech Algebra” class has been created that teaches students algebra through the integration of real-world scenarios. Part of the coursework entails operating a business where … Continue reading
November 19, 2012
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Every skill opens another door…
Susan Nielsen, of the Oregonian, recently spent some time with several Benson seniors in an effort to understand the resurgence of CTE (Career Technical Education). Read on to learn what she found out.
November 6, 2012
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KBPS to air live elections results
Tune in to AM 1450 tonight at 7:30pm for a live election results program hosted by KPBS grads. Too far away? No worries! You can stream KPBS live by visiting their home page.
October 8, 2012
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KBPS on the rebound
Longtime KBPS Instructor, Kevin Flink, has returned to serve as the station’s Operations Manager. Kevin and Broadcast Instructor, Steve Naganuma, are joined by a host of KBPS Alumni in their efforts to reinvigorate the program. Among other things, there are … Continue reading
October 7, 2012
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Benson students cash in on job skills
Read more about how Benson is partnering with the Portland Workforce Alliance to provide Benson students with valuable, on-the-job experience: Benson students cash in on job skills (via the Portland Tribune)
October 2, 2012
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Bringing Computer Science Back to the High Schools
TEALS is an interesting approach for bringing computer science back into high schools across the country. You can read more about it in this New York Times article or at their website. I wonder how many Benson grads we have … Continue reading
March 16, 2012
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Student Programmer Wins National Award
Avid robotics programmer Penelope Biggs, a senior at Benson Polytechnic High School, has received national recognition for her computing expertise. Penelope is an enthusiastic robot builder and programmer — and quick to share her passion… Read the entire article over … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
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Portland Workforce Alliance
[flashvideo file=http://www.portlandworkforcealliance.org/files/6012/9650/9607/pwa_home_01_730.mov width=590 height=332 /] Located at Benson, the Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was created in 2005. The goals of the Portland Workforce Alliance are to: Help provide the region with a skilled workforce. … Continue reading
October 26, 2011
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Benson Rated “Outstanding” by State of Oregon
Thanks to large gains in math and reading scores, Benson’s state rating has been elevated from “Satisfactory” to “Outstanding”. The 2010-2011 school year saw a 26.7 point increase in reading scores and a 19.8 point increase in math scores. This, … Continue reading