Our mission and goals

The Neighborhood Schools Alliance is a diverse group of parents, teachers, students, and community members from all areas of Portland, Oregon working together to support and strengthen our neighborhood schools.

Our goals include:
• Serve as a watchdog to PPS/School Board, demanding transparency in decision making
• Raise community awareness and involvement in PPS decisions regarding the Jeff cluster
• Increase public awareness about future school closures and the sale/development of closed schools
• Connect with other community organizations and individuals concerned about the fate of Portland's crown jewels, our neighborhood schools
• Gather community input on ways to support and strengthen neighborhood schools and quality education in ALL parts of Portland