Supporters say the proposal will simplify the budget process and make school officials more accountable to voters. Opponents question its legality and unknown costs.
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School Notebook: Sept. 21
Mobile makerspace Cumberland student named Obama-Chesky scholar Terra Gallo of Cumberland, a student at Colby College, was selected as part of the inaugural cohort of Voyager Scholarship recipients from the Obama Foundation and Airbnb. The $100 million Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports students pursuing careers in public service with an academic scholarship, exposure to […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Supporting the United Way helps students grow
Portland frequently makes national lists as one of the best places to live and work, but that’s not always true for everyone in our community. Opportunity gaps lead to some students struggling to succeed in school, hardworking families can’t afford housing and other basic necessities, and many of our fellow citizens suffer from preventable health […]
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School Notebook: Sept. 14
Elementary students’ murals featured at Rosemont More than 440 students at Portland’s Rowe Elementary School created murals now hanging at Rosemont Market & Bakery on Brighton Avenue. The seven 4-by-4-foot paintings are the latest in a series of five mural projects over seven years that reflect a visual representation of the words eat, compost, plant, […]
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School Notebook: Aug. 31
Baxter Academy appoints new director Anna Klein-Christie has been appointed the executive director of Portland-based Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, effective Sept. 2. Klein-Christie has more than 20 years of experience working with local and international nonprofits serving youth and is committed to expanding STEM opportunities. “As our educational programming is at no cost […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Prioritizing mental and behaviorial health for all
As August draws to a close, I’m hopeful that everyone got a chance to unwind this summer and is ready to start the new school year with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and purpose. At the same time, I’m also mindful that this year follows an incredibly difficult 2021-2022 school year. That’s why one of […]
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Crossing guard standing tall for kids celebrated by school community
East End Community School recently honored its beloved crossing guard, Danny Lowe, a client of Port Resources’ Achieving Independence in Maine program.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Class of 2022 met challenges presented by COVID
High school graduation season is my favorite time of year. From their first day of preschool, our goal as educators is to ensure students succeed as learners. Seeing them graduate from high school is as gratifying to us as it is to them. I will be particularly proud to see the Portland Public Schools Class […]
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Portland middle school students march against race, gender harassment
Students at Lyman Moore and Lincoln middle schools said they don’t believe teachers and administrators are taking their concerns seriously enough. Administrators say they want students to speak up.
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People & Business: April 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Abbie Yamamoto, who is the executive director of the Maine Association for New Americans, has been hired as the new Portland Adult Education executive director. Yamamoto will step into the role held by Anita St. Onge, who is retiring after leading PAE since 2016. She will formally start Aug. 1. Portside Real […]