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local-news7 days ago•5 min saved

Portland Public Schools Unveil Two 'Rightsizing' Plans, Proposing Up to 14 Closures

Portland Public Schools (PPS) released two 'rightsizing' scenarios on Monday, proposing the closure of 11 to 14 schools to address a $65 million budget deficit and declining enrollment. Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong argues the cuts are necessary to ensure service standards, while critics demand a slower, more community-centered process. The school board is expected to vote in December, with changes potentially taking effect in fall 2027.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#budget-deficit #education-policy #kimberlee-armstrong

education7 days ago•2 min saved

Portland Public Schools Proposes Closing Up to 14 Schools Amid $65M Deficit

Portland Public Schools (PPS) has released two proposals to close between 11 and 14 schools to address a $65 million budget shortfall and declining enrollment. Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong argues the cuts are necessary for sustainability, while critics demand a slower process. The School Board will vote in December, with changes potentially taking effect in fall 2027.

via KPTV|

#budget-shortfall #education #kimberlee-armstrong

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong Named New Superintendent of Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools has appointed Kimberlee Armstrong, the former chief academic officer and current deputy superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools, as its new superintendent after a six-month national search. Armstrong will be the first Black woman to lead Oregon's largest school district, with a focus on improving reading and math achievement for Black and Indigenous students.

via OregonLive|

#diversity #education #education-leadership