Families protest Portland school closures at district meeting, St. Johns Bridge bike ride
Families packed a regional meeting at Jefferson High School on Saturday, and earlier, some took their protest on bikes across the St. Johns Bridge. Families are protesting against Portland Public Schools' plan to close up to 14 schools due to a $65 million shortfall, with families protesting at a regional meeting at Jefferson High School and a bike ride across the St. Johns Bridge. The district calls this "rightsizing" and "losing the heart of neighborhoods" is seen as a process that is moving too fast, with a final decision expected within two months. Families argue that closing the James John Elementary school would force students to walk and roll longer and harm local businesses. The James John elementary bike bus led a walk across the bridge, which organizers say started as a celebration of LAIKA's new "Wildwood" movie featuring the bridge.
Published : 4 hours ago by FOX 12 Staff in Politics
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Pushback is growing against Portland Public Schools’ plan to close up to 14 schools as the district faces a $65 million shortfall.
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