Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
Portland students’ academic challenges compound difficult budget preparations
District leaders say an outside review that found students are struggling in numerous areas already is out of date, but the findings heighten the stakes as the district prepares to unveil its 2024-25 budget.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
Portland school district settles lawsuit with former employee for $100,000
Eric Poulin had sued the district alleging wrongful termination after he spoke publicly about staffing shortages in the program for high-needs students.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Brewer student sues school department over inclusionary transgender policy
The lawsuit says a teacher and school principal told the student that her petition calling for the school to reverse its transgender bathroom policy could be considered hate speech.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
Lawmakers hear input on bill to have local schools, not the state, provide disability services for young kids
The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee held a public hearing Tuesday to work through a proposal to make school districts responsible for providing these services to kids ages 3 to 6.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
Former Portland teacher settles federal lawsuit against the district
Eric Poulin alleged that he was fired in retaliation for speaking publicly about staff shortages after an education technician was accused of abusing a student.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Principal leaving Portland’s Casco Bay High after 19 years
Derek Pierce, the first and only principal the school has ever had, plans to leave at the end of the school year, saying he feels like he’s run his course and that it’s time to create space for new leaders and new perspectives.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
2021 law required African American studies in Maine schools. A new bill would strengthen it.
While other states are banning lessons on African American history and slavery, Maine lawmakers are considering updating the law mandating these classes be taught in all K-12 schools to ensure compliance and provide resources.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2024
Education committee now working with state officials on overhaul of Child Development Services
Lawmakers discuss a proposal from the Mills administration to transition the services from Department of Education to individual school districts.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
Portland schools are still struggling with payroll problems
District leaders say the challenges were expected when it started outsourcing payroll in January and the issues are being fixed in a timely manner.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
A school bus was found abandoned – engine still running – on a Berwick road
The bus was left running in the intersection of Worcester and Pine Hill roads.
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