PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Parents and teachers are voicing concerns after the Gresham-Barlow School District proposed dozens of job cuts and scaled back next year’s music program, saying losing music education will be harmful for student development
Jenni Cruz has two children at a Gresham-Barlow elementary school.
“I thought it was very devastating. This is something that’s essential to all of our students, mine included,” said Cruz. “It’s not something that I want to see eliminated. “
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The district is facing a $10 million budget deficit, forcing 70 job cuts and reductions in spending for materials and programs. That includes $1,301,500 for nearly 10 music teachers. Martin Martinez is a third-grade teacher at Hogan Cedars Elementary…