The national conservative group and others like it are conniving to destroy public schools.
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Low-key Portland support group pulled into national culture war
An affinity group for Portland school employees of color had been free from controversy until a Virginia-based conservative group lodged a federal discrimination complaint.
After complaint filed against Portland schools, advocate points to value of spaces for people of color
A national conservative group filed a civil rights complaint against the district over a group for staff members of color.
National conservative group files civil rights complaint against Portland schools
Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against the district with the U.S. Department of Education over a group for staff members of color.
Maine Voices: In Portland Public Schools debacle, money was likely not the problem
If the school board won’t even meet with city administration, what more was the city to do?
Portland educators defend superintendent in wake of resignation announcement
At least 25 people at Tuesday night’s Portland board of education meeting praised Xavier Botana for his leadership in prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Portland school board chair reaffirms district’s commitment to equity
Sarah Lentz delivered the annual State of the Schools address to the City Council Monday night.
Portland schools superintendent resigns amid payroll turmoil
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education accepted Superintendent Xavier Botana’s resignation at a special meeting Friday afternoon.
Portland school board chair says payroll woes more widespread than previously reported
About 750 individuals, or half of the district’s workforce, have logged payroll or payroll-related issues, according to officials who met with staff at each of the schools.
Commentary: Portland Public Schools’ payroll breakdown is unacceptable – and will be fixed
While we’re on our way to fixing our payroll system, I recognize that it will take longer to rebuild trust with our staff.