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Budget Crisis Threatens Oregon K-12 Funding, Superintendent Warns

11/26/2025

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Hoppes Warns Funding Crisis

Astoria School District Superintendent Craig Hoppes warned that a statewide budget crisis threatens K-12 funding in Oregon.
He cited rising family instability and chronic absenteeism as critical issues.
Hoppes announced plans for limited distance learning for families fearful of immigration enforcement.
Oregon FFA CEO Kjer Kizer warned that cuts would disproportionately affect rural and low-income students and urged using the Education Stability Fund to prevent sudden funding reductions.

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OUSD Faces Budget Crisis

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) faces a projected $100 million budget shortfall that will reduce school resources and staffing.
Principals express concern that central office cuts will reduce support services and increase turnover.
Board member Michelle R. Bailey states the district's fiscal crisis is driven by declining enrollment and overspending.
District leadership emphasizes stable principalship as essential for school culture and funding.

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Hoppes Warns Funding Crisis

Astoria School District Superintendent Craig Hoppes warned that a statewide budget crisis threatens K-12 funding in Oregon.
He cited rising family instability and chronic absenteeism as critical issues.
Hoppes announced plans for limited distance learning for families fearful of immigration enforcement.
Oregon FFA CEO Kjer Kizer warned that cuts would disproportionately affect rural and low-income students and urged using the Education Stability Fund to prevent sudden funding reductions.

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