The board will hold a workshop on the topic Jan. 21, with a Feb. 4 public hearing and vote on the change to honor civil rights leader Gerald Talbot.
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Portland schools, city continue work on body camera negotiations
The police chief stressed a desire to start using the cameras right away at a board meeting in November, but school officials say there is no firm timeline for working out an agreement governing the rules for their use.
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‘Reading Refuges’ project aims to inspire kids at home
The goal is to provide 61 English language learners at Reiche School with 20 books each and then expand from there.
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Police body cams issue-free in South Portland schools
As officials in Portland negotiate the use of body cameras in city schools, South Portland reports smooth sailing with a similar program there.
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Community’s input on school reconstruction up for review
An advisory committee will meet Thursday, Nov. 21, to go over the feedback and how to incorporate the ideas as it begins cost estimate and design discussions for three Portland elementary schools.
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Foundation awards over $47,000 to Portland teachers
PORTLAND — The Foundation for Portland Public Schools has completed its eleventh annual Fall Teacher Grants Program cycle, awarding more than $47,000 to fund 75 grant proposals. The grants support teachers’ efforts to enrich education, innovate in the classroom, engage the community and inspire students. This year’s funded projects include investments in literacy resources, Wabanaki […]
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Advocates seek stronger sex harassment policies for schools
The school board will take up the issue at its meeting on Thursday.
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PATHS gives students an early lock on cybersecurity
A new course, the first of its kind in the state, teaches the fundamentals and examines the roles of computer security specialists.
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School board discusses resource officers’ roles, body cams
An agreement with Portland Police, set for a Nov. 12 vote, would allow the cameras to be used only in certain situations.
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Snyder elected Portland mayor
Kate Snyder ousts incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling and defeats candidates Spencer Thibodeau and Travis Curran in Tuesday’s election.