portland schools
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PublishedJuly 13, 2017
Don’t miss out on many Portland learning programs that combat ‘summer slide’
Falling behind can do real harm to a student's future, but the district and its partners offer an abundance of fun solutions.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2017
New USM course encourages minorities to become teachers
The class of about 45 students from various backgrounds met for the first time Friday.
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PublishedJune 26, 2017
Another View: Portland’s students, schools set example for sustainability
Trash reduction is in everyone's best interest.
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PublishedJune 13, 2017
Portland voters overwhelmingly approve $104.8 million school budget
The proposal, up 1.2 percent from the current year, passes in a 78 percent to 22 percent vote.
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PublishedJune 8, 2017
Portland High School gives out diplomas to 7 sets of siblings
The future may look twice as bright for these families but, for a few of them, pursuing higher education will mean their first real time apart.
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PublishedApril 24, 2017
Portland prepares for proficiency-based graduation requirements
Beginning next year, high school freshman will be required to demonstrate in-depth understanding in English, math, science and technology, and social studies.
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PublishedApril 24, 2017
Portland council gives voters choice of school renovation plans
The ballot in November will include a $64 million proposal to make improvements at four elementary schools and a $32 million plan to renovate two schools and seek state funding for the others.
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PublishedApril 21, 2017
Maine AG files civil rights complaint against Portland man accused of yelling racial slurs
Jamie Hoffman was charged with assault and interfering with constitutional rights after an incident in which he allegedly yelled at Casco Bay High freshmen, then punched and tackled two of them.
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PublishedApril 4, 2017
Portland school board airs pared-down budget
The $104.8 million package, which was trimmed twice, comes with a 2.5 percent tax increase, the rate requested by the City Council's finance committee.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2017
Finance panel backs additional $800,000 in cuts to Portland school budget
Finance committee members lament the elimination of long-term improvements but endorse a $104.8 million spending plan that will increase taxes for schools by 2.5 percent.
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