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Portland Schools Face Deficit, No Teacher Hires | Portland News
Portland Public Schools is in deep budget trouble, facing a projected $65 million deficit next year as one-time funds run out and costs rise. Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong made it clear that any new money won’t go toward rehiring laid-off teachers—despite a union push to reverse those cuts. The Portland Association of Teachers, led by its new president, is demanding collaboration to find savings and avoid permanent layoffs. With reserves at their lowest and grant money tightly restricted, the district’s options are limited. Meanwhile, the school board welcomes new leadership, with…
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