Budget cuts threaten Oregon Outdoor School program as supporters prepare to rally

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More budget cuts are threatening Oregon’s Outdoor School program, which provides hands-on science education to thousands of sixth graders across the state.

Parents, teachers and students are planning to rally Friday at the state Capitol to urge lawmakers to restore funding.

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For decades, Oregon’s Outdoor Schools have offered a week-long immersive science experience that aligns with state...