PPS proposes closing up to 14 schools as district faces $65M shortfall
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Portland Public Schools superintendent addresses proposed school closures, budget deficits and public pushback in an exclusive interview.Portland Public Schools is proposing two scenarios that would close up to 14 schools, as the district faces a $65 million shortfall.
Tue, 6 October 2026Wed, 14 October 2026
What it is about
Kimberlee ArmstrongJames JohnPortland Public SchoolOdyssey ProgramSellwood Middle SchoolSunnyside Environmental SchoolTina KotekChristine DrazanPortland, Oregon, United StatesOregon, United States
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Tue, 6 October 2026
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Portland Public Schools is proposing two scenarios that would close up to 14 schools, as the district faces a $65 million shortfall.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- katu.com20:21
Gov. Tina Kotek and gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan are urging Portland school leaders to improve transparency and hear families before deciding whether to close schools.