Topic: What Will it Take to Deliver Universal Preschool in Portland?

Co-Created with Mark Holloway

In 2020, Multnomah County voters passed Preschool for All—a bold step toward universal, publicly funded preschool. Four years later, the vision is still powerful—but the pathway to sustainability is complex. How do we deliver on the promise of truly universal preschool in a way that’s equitable, financially sustainable, and grounded in community needs?

This month, we’re exploring what it will take to make universal preschool a reality in Portland—from infrastructure and workforce capacity to family access and long-term funding. 

Whether you’re a policymaker, advocate, parent, or just care about Portland’s future, this is a conversation about how we turn bold policy into everyday systems that work for families, educators, and our region.