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Published
December 5, 2016

Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools

A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
Published
July 27, 2016

Anonymous donor gives additional $450,000 for arts program in Portland schools

The money will keep the 4-year-old Culture Club running for another three years.
Published
July 6, 2016

Portland council sends school bond to committee; November vote unlikely

Councilors say the panel is needed to build consensus for the $70.6 million plan for upgrades at four schools.
Published
June 21, 2016

Portland school board endorses $70 million renovation plan

After parents speak passionately in favor of the improvements at four elementary schools, board members reject a proposal for a $40 million borrowing plan.
Published
June 16, 2016

Incoming Portland superintendent tours schools ahead of July 1 start

Xavier Botana, an administrator in Indiana, was hired last month to lead the city's public schools. He'll be the sixth superintendent since 2007.

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Published
June 9, 2016

Maine Voices: USM engineering students giving back through service learning

They gain practical skills while addressing the needs of Portland-area teachers, students and schools.
Published
May 24, 2016

Board backs $70 million plan to upgrade Portland elementary schools

The bond proposal would go to voters in November and pay for fixes at the Presumpscot, Longfellow, Lyseth and Reiche schools.
Published
May 24, 2016

Board cites long-term commitment in hiring Xavier Botana as Portland superintendent

Botana, a Cuban immigrant who is now an associate superintendent in Indiana, will start July 1 in Portland, which has had five superintendents since 2007.
Published
May 23, 2016

Portland set to hire next superintendent, hoping for long-term leader

Xavier Botana, 53, has the credentials sought by the school board, which will vote Tuesday, and he says he wants to stay a long time.
Published
May 20, 2016

Portland high schools expanding Chinese language classes

The school district already offers Mandarin classes. The new arrangement will bring an instructor from China who will teach two classes at Deering High and two at Casco Bay High.