PPS Superintendent talks tackling budget gap, state directives and federal cuts

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong came to Portland in Summer 2024 from the Evergreen School District in Vancouver.

Now Superintendent of Oregon's largest school district - with about 45,000 students - Dr. Armstrong is dealing with several challenges at Portland Public Schools.

She joined Eye on Northwest Politics to discuss these obstacles, which include a budget gap, possible new directives on student performance from the state, as well as federal cuts to the U.S. Department of Education which impact us here at home.

Watch the full interview in the video above.