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title: 'Hacking for the greater good: HackPDX(schools) takes place August 30'
date: '2014-08-28T11:48:10-07:00'
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# Hacking for the greater good: HackPDX(schools) takes place August 30

It’s not secret. Portland likes its hacking. It’s often focused on specific languages or technologies. But every once in a while, there’s a great opportunity to do some hacking for the betterment of our schools and towns. Such is the case with [HackPDX(schools)](http://hackpdx.com/ "HackPDX(schools)"), this Saturday.

> Portland’s premier civic hackathon, bringing together software engineers and policymakers to change education.

> HackPDX is a 12 hour hackathon with a theme of public education. We’re inviting software developers & graphic designers to come work on solutions to some really interesting problems. The event is totally free, but you should register soon – spots are filling up!

The project, headed up by [Colby Aley](http://colbyaley.com/ "Colby Aley"), will run from 10AM until 10PM, Saturday, August 30, 2014.

So if you’re in town for Labor Day—or if you’re a student looking to wring the last few hours out of that summer break—visit [HackPDX(schools)](http://hackpdx.com/ "HackPDX") for more information.

Can’t make it? Make sure to [follow @HackPDX on Twitter](https://twitter.com/hackpdx "@HackPDX on Twitter") to stay up-to-date on their next event.