An excellent teacher in every classroom is critical to improving student achievement. That's why the Chalkboard Project's number one priority for the 2009 Legislative session is to promote mentoring and professional development for all Oregon educators.

Join us February 3rd (10:00 am-2:30 pm) in Salem at the State Capitol and help make our K-12 schools among the best in student achievement! Learn the basics of advocacy, meet with state legislators and network with community leaders and educators. Call 503-542-4325 or email: [email protected] to RSVP for this dynamic advocacy opportunity!

Check out: www.chalkboardproject.org to learn more. Your voice matters.

Monday January 26, 2009. 7pm @ Portland State University. Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) rm 296.

SLECL (Students for Leadership in Ecology, Culture, and Learning) presents a film showing of "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil."

Pizza and beverages will be provided. Facilitated discussion to follow the showing.

Free and open to the public.

Thanks for reading.

Bob Hatton on behalf of SLECL

Please direct any questions to [email protected]

ABCD Study Group Meeting

Wednesday, January 21 2009 6:30pm - 8:00pm

East Portland Neighborhood Office (1017 NE 117th)

Topic: brightneighbor.com

Guest: Randy White, CEO/Founder of Bright Neighbor

It makes perfect sense that "mapping", or documenting, the gifts/abilities/assets of a community then giving motivated citizens access to that "map" will enable members of the community to better connect with each other and use their own "stuff" to improve their community. This wonderful idea is at the core of ABCD (which is simply a collection of the most effective principles and strategies used by community developers over the years to do sustainable community organizing).

Make a difference in the lives of underserved children in Tanzania by managing the financial and administrative functions of Orkeeswa Secondary School. Experience life in a traditional Maasai community and assist in day-to-day operations at a local school.

The Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT) (www.ieftz.org) has an opportunity for an Office Manager to support the organization in operating Orkeeswa Secondary School in a remote area of East Africa, starting in early 2009.

The Office Manager will live and work in northern Tanzania and carry out financial and administrative functions of IEFT and Orkeeswa Secondary School. This position includes a stipend that covers living expenses and miscellaneous small purchases in Tanzania.

SOS Outreach has a few openings for groups to participate in our five-day Learn to Ride programs this spring! The program is a great, inexpensive way for students--whose families are struggling financially, for example, or who would benefit from the extra attention--to learn how to snowboard with the support of a great staff of caring adults! Please read below about our programs, dates, and details on how to register. And, feel free to pass this message on to your contacts who might be interested in participating this season. Thank you! SOS Outreach introduces its 2008-09 Learn to Ride Programs