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PPS' furloughing of staff members on Fridays until August received criticism from The Wall Street Journal. In an op-ed, the publication claimed the school district was gaming the system and accused them of manipulating the benefits of the CARES Act.

“Portland Summer Fridays” plan draws praise from teachers, criticism nationally

June 1, 2020

Dr. Trish Ramos, a healthcare worker and Lincoln parent, is on the front lines of the COVID crisis.

Frontline coronavirus worker has Lincoln connection

May 24, 2020

The coronavirus has disproportionally affected black and brown communities in Oregon and the rest of the country.

Coronavirus hits black and brown communities hardest

May 22, 2020

Sofia Colombo (flyer) and Giovanna Mendelli (base) cheering at a Lincoln football game in fall 2019. Colombo and Mendelli were two Italian exchange students who were sent home due to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus sends exchange students at Lincoln back home

May 19, 2020

With current juniors unable to take standardized tests, more schools are becoming test optional.

Students adapt to changing college admissions

May 15, 2020

With current juniors unable to take standardized tests, more schools are becoming test optional.

Schools shift to test-optional to make admissions process more fair

May 15, 2020

Students and staff are absent from Lincoln's hallways, but custodians throughout the district have been working every other week for two hours a day.

Custodians continue keeping Lincoln clean

May 13, 2020

Lincoln Vice Principal James McGee (middle, bottom row) poses with members of Brothers of Color at the end of freshman hall. McGee has accepted a job as the principal of Grant High School.

McGee departs for principal job at Grant

May 8, 2020

Cate Lopez, Lincoln’s Speech and Language Pathologist, believes Special Education (SpED) students are doing well adapting to online learning. But challenges remain.

COVID-19 causes challenges for Special Education staff and students

May 7, 2020

Sophomore Sebastian Accetta, halfway through a 74 mile bike ride during quarantine. Sebastian has been focusing on physical and mental health during this time by getting outside and spending time with his family.

Coronavirus across the country

May 6, 2020

Senior Abani Neferkara and junior Zhykaire Rivers represent Brothers of Color (BOC) at Club Fair. BOC is a cultural affinity group at Lincoln High School that works to create a stronger community for people of color. Other non-affinity groups have been working to expand their base.

Lincoln clubs aim to build stronger communities

April 30, 2020

Students who rely on driving to school are financially burdened by expensive downtown parking, which is only slightly alleviated by a few Zone A permits designated for seniors.

Lincoln’s parking troubles continue, frustrate students

April 11, 2020