portland schools

Published
June 2, 2023

Assistant superintendent from Philadelphia chosen as Portland’s next schools leader

Ryan Scallon, who is an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia school system, will replace former superintendent Xavier Botana.
Published
May 22, 2023

Portland schools struggle to enroll students amid influx of asylum seekers

The city school district has enrolled over 800 students whose primary language is not English this school year – about twice the rate of the previous year.
Published
May 16, 2023

Portland Superintendents’ Notebook: Appreciating faculty, staff for dedication to Portland students
Published
May 10, 2023

School Notebook: May 10
Published
May 1, 2023

Portland school district pays penalties to employees affected by payroll crisis

Extra payments ranging from $100 to $700 were sent to hundreds of workers last month.

Published
April 27, 2023

Former Portland teacher files federal lawsuit against district, former superintendent

Eric Poulin filed the suit in federal court on Wednesday saying he was retaliated against for raising concerns about staffing levels.
Published
April 18, 2023

Portland Superintendents’ Notebook: Let’s work together to ensure a successful school budget
Published
April 11, 2023

Portland school board approves $143.9 million budget for coming school year

The budget will now be reviewed by the City Council before being sent to voters in June.
Published
April 5, 2023

School Notebook: April 5
Published
March 28, 2023

Portland schools receive quarter-million dollar donation

The anonymous donation will be used to enrich music and arts programs in Portland public schools.