Portland School Board approves recording arts charter school
The Oregonian - Tue Dec 15, 2:46 am ETThe Portland School Board supports a charter school application focused on the recording arts and hip-hop.
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The Portland School Board supports a charter school application focused on the recording arts and hip-hop.
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