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Students describe belonging work as Lake Oswego launches "Teaching Minds, Leading Hearts" segment

6689229 · October 27, 2025
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Summary

The district debuted a board‑meeting segment to highlight student experiences tied to the strategic plan pillar "culture of belonging." Elementary, middle and high school students described programs to promote inclusion, anti‑bullying efforts and counselor support.

Lake Oswego School District introduced a recurring board‑meeting segment, “Teaching Minds and Leading Hearts,” and invited students from elementary, middle and high schools to speak about belonging and inclusion.

Gigi McAllister, a fifth grader from Forest Hills Elementary, told the board her multicultural coloring committee organizes monthly themed contests and reading visits to…

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