I'd been exploring using NWRC for nearly three years for my son when I finally pulled the trigger…read moreand enrolled him. I'm so grateful I finally made the decision because it's made an even bigger difference than I thought possible! NWRC's team is consistent, conscientious, and detailed. They got to know my son (both through their extensive testing, and also by working so closely with him one on one) and due to their, and his, hard work he finally broke through a number of issues he'd be struggling with when it came to reading. He now reads above grade level and is able to experience more success in other areas of his education as a result of finally having strong reading skills. If you're on the fence, just go ahead and enroll. You absolutely will not regret it.

NW reading clinic was able to do for my daughter what the public school system failed to do for…read moreyears- bring her reading level up! If your first thought is "it's too expensive"- you are not alone. Did we love spending this much money? No- but the quality of instruction at NW reading clinic is really top notch. No amount "regular tutors" were going to help our daughters achievements in the way that Northwest Reading clinic was able to. She progressed significantly in the Time that she worked with Northwest Reading clinic, and we will be doing another few months this summer again to help her further progress. If your child has challenges in reading, run, don't walk, to their website now and get your child evaluated. You will be glad you did. (and our daughter loved both of her tutors Tutors!!!)

I cannot recommend Katherine and her team enough. They deserve all the stars possible…read more When we started, my son had only a few words. Through their patience, dedication and encouragement, they gave him the gift of words and helped boost his confidence in reading and writing. When he struggled with writing, Katherine bought a book for him to help with extra practice. During covid, Katherine and her team were flexible and worked with us, at our own pace. As a testament to their hard work and support, my son just won a spelling bee competition in his class! Thank you Katherine and the Kumon of Aloha team!

Best kumon in the area. The instructor is very patient with the kids. The helpers are very…read morefriendly. Kumon's program is rigourous but rewarding.

When I first drove by this odd little building across from Montgomery Park, I never would have…read moreguessed that one day it would become like a second home for our family. I can't say enough good things about the teachers, staff and families that make up the CLASS community. The small, age-blended classes allow the teachers and staff to truly understand and cater to the needs of each student. More importantly, the teachers and staff truly care about each student and are highly dedicated to their success. I'm truly amazed at the job they have done fostering our son's emotional and academic development. They've helped instill a sense of confidence in him that I never thought would be possible. Most parents are also very involved in the school (and several of the teachers/staff have kids at the school) which helps create a true sense of community. As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child" and our family is extremely grateful that our village is the CLASS Academy community.

I would strongly recommend that families consider other options until there is new leadership at…read morethis school. During our experience, school administration provided inaccurate or misleading information during the enrollment process. This included representations about the gender composition of incoming classes and the grade levels typically offered. Although the school is listed as serving K-8, enrollment has not historically supported consistent offerings across the upper grades. The school also lacks adequate training, policies, and structural support for a diversity of learners. Families whose children require accommodations or flexibility--including those supported by physician documentation--may find that exceptions to stated policies are not respected, even when based on medical need. Overall, the gap between how the school presents itself and the day-to-day reality was significant. In our experience, this environment was far less supportive and far more rigid than local public school options, including Portland Public Schools.

Our family has been coming to Village Home for four years. It's an incredible community of…read moreteachers, learners, and families coming together to learn joyfully. The classes they offer vary from the core academic subjects to arts, from current events to life skills. There's a newspaper and yearbook even. It won't cover all of your academic needs, but is an awesome supplement to what you're doing at home.

So much thought and care goes into the fine learning experiences at Village Home. It's wonderful…read morefor our 11 year old.

Our girl has an excellent experience at Kumon Cedar Mills. It has been an amazing enhancement in…read moreour girl academic curriculum. She attends middle school at a private school and has been placed at advance math. I know that this was possible due to my kid's dedication and Kumon's support. I strong recommend Kumon to any family that wants to provide an extra support in your kid's education. This place has amazing teachers and staff.

Very good educational institution for kids from 3 and up. I…read morejoined my 4 year old , even he is bit loaded with their home works ,he is enjoying the class and always goes with smiling face. Their tuition is reasonable and teachers are great. They will be loaded with homework so parents have to help/support them for hours.

The Short: Ted Rooney is an incredible teacher, artist, and human. If you have the opportunity to…read morework with him, I highly recommend you do so. The Long: Ted single handedly gave me the fortitude to transition from stage to film, and made me feel in control and confident while doing it. When I came to Ted, I had recently graduated from theatre school, and though I had been acting on stage for years, I'd never really explored film. I wanted to be able to do both, but was overwhelmed on how to start. Enter Ted. He met with me, had me do an scene, and talked me through a specific, personalized, game plan for practicing film in class and on my own, based on where I was at in my career. Ted is a confident yet humble teacher, he's an artist at giving a small note that makes a big impact, and he keeps his direction focus, and (stressing this again) personalized. Now, years later, I am very fortunate to work almost primarily in film, and honestly have Ted to thank for jumpstarting my career. Finding a good acting coach can be difficult... Luckily, you can stop looking now. :)

I got to take classes with Brooke Totman and she is phenomenal! She helps students with their…read moreindividual needs and gives exact points to focus on. She really loves her craft and it showed, which in turn, made the class genuine and fun. I cannot express how much Brooke helped me grow in the span of 6 weeks. She helped me improve myself and made me want to continue along the path of acting. I highly recommend her class if acting is a passion of yours.

Wonderful teacher training provided at my schooL by PDX Reading Specialists. Many practical, fun…read moreand hands-on approaches to learning. More students need this kind of learning. Thank you for helping students reach their full potential.

My daughter has been at Cottonwood this school year as a kindergartener, and overall our experience…read morehas been really positive. Cottonwood is a great fit for families who value community, outdoor learning, and a smaller, more relational school environment. Her K-1 blended class has helped her grow academically and socially, and she's developed a real love for math, reading, and hands-on learning. Field trips and outdoor enrichment, like exploring Oaks Bottom, have been a big highlight. What stands out most is the culture of care. From day one, staff across the school made a point to welcome her by name, which helped a big transition feel safe and personal. That kind of consistency and attention really matters with young kids. I also appreciate being able to volunteer and stay connected to the classroom/fieldwork. Seeing the environment firsthand has reinforced why it works well for our family. Cottonwood offers something special for families looking for thoughtful teaching, strong relationships, and real community.

I have had both of my kids here since kindergarten. It is an incredible community and child…read morecentered and with deeply enriching curriculum. It's focus on field work has my kids connected and knowledgeable about Portland--its ecology, history, and its civics. With a strong focus on social emotional learning, my kiddos are developing skills in emotional regulation, communication and restorative justice.