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Oregon Schools Face $5B Funding Gap | Portland News
Oregon schools face a staggering $2.5 billion funding gap just to maintain current operations through 2029, ballooning to nearly $5 billion if ambitious goals for student performance and attendance are pursued. With state coffers shrinking and healthcare costs rising, lawmakers are already skeptical of the decades-old funding model—and teachers’ unions echo that concern, arguing quality education across a vast state demands serious investment. Experts agree the system needs rebuilding, but urge legislators to lead the charge. The clock is ticking: delaying action means more kids miss out on…
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