Demonstrators pressed for labour rights, higher wages and social justice, while teachers highlighted Portland Public Schools' estimated $50 million shortfall and warned of more than 130 school cuts.
The Portland Association of Teachers urged calls to Governor Tina Kotek for education funding and a special session, while evening marches including one to the ICE facility were planned.
As activists rally for labor and education, will Oregon’s economic growth and wage gains be enough to offset deepening inequality and school budget shortfalls?
With Portland facing massive education cuts and possible school closures, what bold solutions could truly fix Oregon’s school funding crisis?
If the Corporate Activity Tax is repealed, how will Oregon fund its schools—and what will happen to students in high-poverty districts?