Advocacy

MISGUIDED Attempt to Close ACCESS - Fall 2025

In late August, 2025, we became aware of a petition being circulated calling for the closure of ACCESS Academy. Our community rallied and formed the ACCESS Advocacy Committee (might say resurrected, as this is not the first attempt to close ACCESS). 

• September 2, 2025 12:13 am - Letter to District Leaders - Concerns/request re: ACCESS petition - September 2, 2025 12:13 am
• September 3, 2025 - 11:45 am - Oregonian Article - "Portland parents petition to close school for gifted students amid school consolidation talks"
• September 7, 2025, 5:00 am - Oregonian Letter to the Editor - "Readers respond: A misguided campaign against ACCESS"

We’re gathering stories and experiences from our community to share on our website. Our goal is twofold: to highlight the critical need for ACCESS for our students, and to show prospective families how ACCESS provides a welcoming, supportive, and enriching educational environment.

If you’re willing, we’d love for you to share your story!