Texas bill would ban ‘furry culture’ in public schools
Smithville, introduced the FURRIES Act (Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education) on Thursday to ...
Students thrilled as PPS bookmobile delivers books, surprises, and OMSI golden keys
Packed with hundreds of new reads for students, the Portland Public Schools (PPS) bookmobile visited Astor K-8 and Chavez K-8 ...
Washington state imposes mandatory minimum lunchtime for K-5 students
Although it won’t take effect until the 2029-2030 school year, the new rule requires students have least 20 minutes to sit and eat their lunch.
PPS Superintendent responds to Kotek's call for accountability in school funds
Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong said she welcomes added scrutiny about how hers and other school districts are spending ...
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Oregon schools could see ‘operational disruptions’ after Department of Education layoffs
Amid the Trump Administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce, the Oregon Department of Education is warning that ...
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Portland Public Schools Angles for State Dollars
On March 10, Gov. Tina Kotek announced two bills she’s crafted for the Legislature that would tie increased spending—$11.36 ...
Portland schools question adequacy of governor's education bills without funding plan
Portland Public Schools warns that new accountability bills could strain their budget without additional funding.
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PPS to Gov. Kotek: ‘We need to fully fund classrooms’
Facing a $40 million budget shortfall for year, the Portland Public Schools Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong is tentatively ...
Portland State being investigated by DOE for antisemitic discrimination, harassment
Portland State University was among 60 universities under investigation for antisemitic discrimination and harassment by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
South Portland plans to lay off teachers, ed techs and administrators
More than 20 South Portland school employees received layoff notices last week in anticipation of a $5 million shortfall in the 2025-26 budget, a move met with strong opposition by district staff and ...
Public art collective spotlights Portland’s Wabanaki past and future
The group, "Spinning Wampum," previewed a satiric play about the Casco Bay Treaty and has plans to artistically demonstrate ...
Portland superintendent proposes $10 million increase for school district's budget
Portland Public Schools Superintendent Ryan Scallon is proposing a $10 million increase in the district's budget for the ...