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Oregon's school funding formula misses 100,000 students in poverty, hitting Reynolds and Parkrose hardest

Oregon's school funding formula undercounts more than 100,000 students in poverty by relying on outdated Census data, costing east Portland districts like Reynolds and Parkrose millions annually. Legislative workgroups are pursuing a full overhaul, with the earliest changes possible by 2029-30.

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Oregon's school funding formula misses 100,000 students in poverty, hitting Reynolds and Parkrose hardest

Oregon's school funding formula undercounts more than 100,000 students in poverty by relying on outdated Census data, costing east Portland districts like Reynolds and Parkrose millions annually. Legislative workgroups are pursuing a full overhaul, with the earliest changes possible by 2029-30.

· 2 min read

Oregon's school funding formula misses 100,000 students in poverty, hitting Reynolds and Parkrose hardest

Oregon's school funding formula undercounts more than 100,000 students in poverty by relying on outdated Census data, costing east Portland districts like Reynolds and Parkrose millions annually. Legislative workgroups are pursuing a full overhaul, with the earliest changes possible by 2029-30.

· 2 min read

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Oregon's school funding formula misses 100,000 students in poverty, hitting Reynolds and Parkrose hardest

Oregon's school funding formula undercounts more than 100,000 students in poverty by relying on outdated Census data, costing east Portland districts like Reynolds and Parkrose millions annually. Legislative workgroups are pursuing a full overhaul, with the earliest changes possible by 2029-30.

12 new child behavioral health workers join Portland-area schools and clinics

The University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute graduated its first class of 17 child behavioral health specialists in June 2026, with 12 staying in the Portland region to work in schools, clinics, and community organizations serving youth.

A woman with glasses sits across from a child at a library table, talking.

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12 new child behavioral health workers join Portland-area schools and clinics

The University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute graduated its first class of 17 child behavioral health specialists in June 2026, with 12 staying in the Portland region to work in schools, clinics, and community organizations serving youth.

A woman with glasses sits across from a child at a library table, talking.

Multnomah County can now cut funding to preschool providers that can't fill seats

Multnomah County formalized a three-tier accountability policy in May that can strip funding or contracts from Preschool for All providers who fail to fill at least 80% of their seats, as the program nearly doubles capacity to 7,100 slots for the 2026-27 school year.

A childcare provider and three young children sit at a small table during snack time in a colorful classroom.

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