Cloverdale elementary to pilot '1 Book, 1 School' SEL program with author visit

May 12, 2026

Cloverdale principal announced a new school-wide SEL reading program using books by Portland author Trudy Ludwig; every student and participating parents will receive copies and Ludwig will visit for an assembly next year.

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Cloverdale Elementary principal (S9) told the board the school will implement a "1 Book, 1 School" social-emotional-learning program next year, using titles by local author Trudy Ludwig. The principal described books selected for different grades (Power of One for general school-wide use; Trouble Talk for 2nd and 3rd graders; Just Kidding for 4th and 5th graders; Sorry for K and 1) and said each child will receive a copy along with parent activities.

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