Our Stories
Equity From The Start
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018
ELM is focused on racial equity for good reason—because biases built into our early learning system create barriers for children of color even before they step foot in a school.
ELM’s Strategic Plans
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
Every child in Multnomah County is prepared to succeed in school and life, regardless of race, ethnicity, or class. Our Strategic Plan describes how we’ll make that happen.
Black History Teaching Challenge: Celebrating African Americans in Every Subject
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
Black History isn’t only history. It’s also math, science, business, and much more. As part of our inclusive stem kits, we celebrate African American accomplishments
across stem subjects—and you can, too. This Black History Month, share these inspiring figures and great questions with your children. Read on.
Calming the Perfect Storm: Six Ways to Change Portland’s Practice of School Suspension and Expulsion
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
“It reminds me of a tornado,” says Hadiyah Miller. “It’s growing and there are a lot of pieces in the air.” Miller is an early childhood education expert and a member of Portland’s Black Child Development Council. She’s talking about—and taking on—school suspension and expulsion rates which disproportionately impact children of color from a very young age. Learn more about what the council is doing to calm the storm—and how you can help.
Upcoming Events
Fri., Feb. 21 | 10:00 am | Asian Family Center
Parent Accountability Council
The Parent Accountability Council (PAC) ensures that ELM's work is guided by family voice. Meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend, please contact Lai-Lani Ovalles
Fri., Feb. 21 | 12:00 pm | Asian Family Center
Oversight Council Meeting
The Oversight Committee is made up of representatives from the PAC and Sector Councils. They allocate funds and make sure that Early Learning Multnomah investments meet state requirements, demonstrate Early Learning Multnomah’s Guiding Principles, and
Fri., Feb. 21 | 5:30 pm | Humboldt Gardens
Black Child Development-PDX Launch Mixer
BCD-PDX is hosting a launch mixer for the black community and allies to meet the leadership team, discuss what’s been happening, and learn how to support and join the work. RSVP here