Abstract
This study investigates the use and proliferation of portable classrooms in Canadian school districts through an analysis of periodical news sources. We analyzed 234 news reports from Canadian news outlets between 2010 and 2022. A two-cycle qualitative analysis revealed three themes: (a) drivers behind school districts' use of portable classrooms, (b) safety and comfort in portable classrooms, and (c) alternative strategies to alleviate accommodation issues aside from portable classrooms. Portables are often utilized to manage overcrowding, but they are often met with apprehension from local communities. This initial exploration of the situation of portables in Canada provides insights that could inform future research, policy, and practice.