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Portland school officials stand behind hybrid reopening

by Michael Kelley August 25, 2020

The school year will open for most students with in-person instruction, but that would change if there is an outbreak in a school or if there are not enough teachers in the buildings.

On eve of Portland school board vote, members tour school set up for students this fall

by Rachel Ohm August 17, 2020August 18, 2020

The visit to East End Community School comes a day before the board is to vote on a hybrid model recommended by the administration for a return to school.

Portland Forecaster

Portland parents weigh best option for back to school

by Michael Kelley August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Portland’s proposed hybrid model would mean many students would have a combination of in-person and remote learning this fall.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Portland Public Library committed to welcoming you back safely

by Peter Richardson and Sarah Campbell Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2020August 7, 2020

We’re offering a popular no-contact pickup service, we’re seeking submissions for a COVID archive and we’ll soon eliminate overdue fines.

Local & State, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Portland school board confronts ‘impossible situation’ for reopening this fall

by Rachel Ohm August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Board members say they are sympathetic to concerns about the district’s proposed hybrid model and will work to come up with solutions over the next 2 weeks.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Portland superintendent recommends hybrid model for return to school

by Rachel Ohm August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

The proposal calls for some in-person classes for elementary, middle school and ninth-grade students, while grades 10 through 12 would primarily take classes remotely with access to in-person office hours and support.

The Forecaster

Portland high schools delay in-person sports activities to Aug. 24

by Michael Kelley August 3, 2020August 18, 2020

PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools has delayed in-person conditioning for fall sports to Aug. 24. The move came after the Maine Principals Association delayed the start of fall athletics until September “This would give Portland Public Schools’ fall sports teams two weeks of acclimatization and in-person conditioning from Aug. 24 to Sept. 7 before the […]

Portland Forecaster

Fundraising effort launched to help Portland schools meet equality goals

by Michael Kelley July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

The effort aims to raise $100,000 to help English language learners, offer a more culturally appropriate curriculum and offer professional development and mentoring for staff.