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Portland Schools Face Major Closures | Portland News
Portland Public Schools is eyeing the closure of up to 20 schools—up from their earlier estimate of 5 to 10—as part of a bold consolidation plan to better allocate resources. With enrollment dropping and schools too spread out, the district aims to strengthen the few that remain by meeting state benchmarks: 360 students for elementary, 500 for middle, to qualify for key staff like librarians, counselors, and art teachers. Current data shows only a small fraction of schools hit these targets, and the gap is widening. The School Board will soon weigh in on how many closures are needed to…
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