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section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-04 22:20 PST
updated: 2026-11-04 22:20 PST
status: reported
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# Portland Public Schools weighs closing up to 14 schools

Hundreds of parents rallied outside Benson High as the district considers closing up to 14 schools amid declining enrollment and a $65M shortfall, according to KATU 2.

Section: [Schools](/portland/section/life.md) · Entities: [Portland Public Schools](/portland/wiki/portland-public-schools.md), [Benson High School](/portland/wiki/benson-high-school.md)

## Coverage

- [KATU 2 (ABC)](https://katu.com/news/local/parents-hold-protest-as-portland-public-schools-weighs-school-closures), 2026-11-04 22:20 PST: Parents hold protest as Portland Public Schools weighs school closures

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