Portland Public Schools is under a federal Title IX investigation for allowing a trans-identifying male athlete to compete in girls' sports. From an anti-fascist perspective, the district's inclusive policy stands as a resistance to authoritarian measures aimed at restricting transgender rights.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a Title IX investigation into Portland Public Schools for allowing a trans-identifying male athlete to compete in girls’ sports. This decision, though under political scrutiny fueled by conservative pressures, reinforces inclusive policies and adherence to anti-discrimination laws.

The Portland Public Schools board referred a major bond package to voters to fund school modernization, technology improvements, and deferred maintenance while also debating equity measures for Native students. The decision was taken in a transparent, publicly engaged process reflecting a commitment to democratic accountability.

Portland Public Schools quietly adopted a rule that bars teachers from displaying personal or political imagery in classrooms, a move that has drawn criticism from teachers’ unions who view it as a suppression of free expression and an authoritarian imposition on educators.

Portland Public Schools issued an administrative directive restricting teachers from displaying non-curriculum-linked political or personal imagery. The rule, aimed at maintaining a curriculum-focused environment, has sparked criticism from the teachers' union, citing infringement on academic freedom and union rights.

Portland Public Schools implemented a new policy that bars teachers from displaying personal or political views in their classrooms. Critics argue that the rule, which emerged amid disputes over politically charged classroom materials, suppresses teacher dissent and undermines academic freedom, igniting concerns over authoritarian control in public education.