Dual language parents fear division of children by language in PPS cuts

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Parents of children in Portland Public Schools’ Dual Language Immersion program said they do not have a say in the district’s consolidation proposal and fear the consequences of dividing children by language.

The district announced cuts and consolidations to make up for a $65 million budget gap. PPS continues to meet with families.

Rudy Ulin has one child at James John Elementary School and another at George Middle School. Both are in the Dual Language Immersion program, known as DLI…

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