The governor wants more accountability for schools. Some education advocates quibble with the details
Tina Kotek wanted her sprawling new proposal to hold Oregon’s public schools more accountable for student outcomes to tamp down the heated debate over the right level of funding for K-12 schools.
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Portland Public Schools Angles for State Dollars
On March 10, Gov. Tina Kotek announced two bills she’s crafted for the Legislature that would tie increased spending—$11.36 ...
Portland schools question adequacy of governor's education bills without funding plan
Portland Public Schools warns that new accountability bills could strain their budget without additional funding.
Portland schools superintendent proposes $172 million budget with 5.3% property tax hike
The proposed budget for fiscal 2026 includes added staff in areas of early literacy, special education and music.
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Portland Public Schools Significantly Reduces Summer Catch-Up Program
The SAA is a summer learning program that targets children who are below grade level and helps them catch up before the next ...
Parental rights group files complaint against Oregon school system for alleged racial discrimination
Parent's rights organization files civil rights complaint against Portland Public Schools alleging race-based discrimination.
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Portland Public Schools downsizes the renovation of three high schools to save millions
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Public School Board has decided the district needs to pare down renovations planned for three remaining high schools awaiting improvements. The district Board ...
Two candidates qualify to run for Portland school board seat
Jayne Sawtelle, a retired Portland music teacher, and Cassidy LaCroix, a general contractor and parent of a Talbot Elementary ...
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New plan puts modernization of 3 Portland high schools back on schedule
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The modernization of three high schools within the Portland Public Schools district was put on pause in December, but a new plan apparently put the project back on track.
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Portland Public Schools aims to cut down costs on 3 high schools' renovations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Public Schools is looking to slim down construction costs for renovating three high schools -- Cleveland, Jefferson and Ida B. Wells. Right now, improving all ...