My kids started having sleepovers in Kindergarten. They knew they could call me at any time and I would pick them up.

A few dozen parents and preschool owners rallied Wednesday, calling for Gov Tina Kotek and lawmakers to back off the county's Preschool For All (PFA) program.

When my kids were in preschool, I got to walk them right up to the door every morning. I knew exactly where they’d go and what they’d do all day. I could shoot their teachers a text at any point if I ...