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Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong leads Portland Public Schools' exploration of closing up to 18 schools to address declining enrollment

Portland Public Schools is considering the closure or consolidation of 15 elementary schools and three middle schools to address a projected $50 million budget shortfall and declining enrollment. District data shows enrollment has decreased by more than 6,000 students since the 2018-19 school year, with a further decline of approximately 3,400 students projected for the 2031-32 school year. Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong stated that the district is currently establishing the framework for the

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