October 2, 2012
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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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Comments Off on 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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[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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Comments Off on 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
August 11, 2011
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Comments Off on Benson Cleans Up Again At SkillsUSA State Competition
Students from Benson Polytechnic High School took top honors at the annual SkillsUSA Oregon Championship held April 8th and 9th at Sabin Schulenburg Skills Center in Milwaukee. Benson sent a total of 49 students to the SkillsUSA Oregon championships this … Continue reading