Portland Public Schools shortens school year in budget-cutting agreement with teachers union
Why it matters:
Using an existing capital reserve avoids a new spending ask, but the district’s bigger budget and a proposed 2.08% tax levy increase mean homeowners still feel the squeeze. This is local infrastructure wrapped in the reality of rising per-student costs.
"The weakening of public schools and the devaluing of teachers and the dismissal of the Liberal Arts are part of a deliberate effort to reshape America into a place where fewer people can think critically or organize collectively or question the power of those in power."
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Teacher strikes to go ahead in Tasmania, despite deal 'getting closer'
By Monty Jacka
The state's public schools will be closed in the north-west on Tuesday, the north on Wednesday and the south on Thursday as a result of the industrial action.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/tasmania-public-school-closures-teacher-strike/106485178
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Why it matters:
Stopping school funding to score culture-war wins hurts students and teachers while forcing districts to choose between legal compliance and political theater. This isn’t principled oversight — it’s a power play that could trigger costly lawsuits and chaos in the classroom.
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