Education

TTSD cut 21 jobs this spring as enrollment decline deepens

Tigard-Tualatin School District posted the steepest enrollment decline among large metro-area districts at 3.6% and cut 21 positions this spring, as neighboring Beaverton's 13% enrollment drop and looming $42-46 million deficit show how Intel layoffs and falling birth rates are squeezing Washington County schools.

October 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Education

TTSD proposes converting 2 schools to Spanish immersion

The Tigard-Tualatin School District wants to turn Bridgeport and Metzger elementary schools into dedicated Spanish-English immersion campuses starting in 2027-28, reshaping attendance boundaries and expanding bilingual access.

October 16, 2026 · 2 min read