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Equity and resource distribution top of mind as Portland school board tackles school closures
The board unanimously passed a resolution setting principles and a work plan for closing 5 to 10 schools by fall 2027. It requires data analysis, an equity review of any scenario, and community engagement focused on Native, Black, multilingual, special education and low-income students.
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- Date
- May 27, 2026
- Type
- article
- Government
- PPS
- Topic
- Rightsizing
- Published by
- Willamette Week
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