After a tenure defined and darkened by COVID-19, Portland High’s graduates place joy, success and gratitude in the spotlight.
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Former Chewonki school families to open new independent school in Bath
The Brightfield School will offer place-based education for students in first through eighth grades starting in September, replacing the Chewonki Elementary and Middle School after it closes in June.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s high school graduation rate dropped during the pandemic, but may be recovering
This year’s grads were freshmen when the pandemic hit, making this past year their first relatively normal high school experience.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick senator’s bill would require personal finance classes for high schoolers
Maine would become the 20th state to require a standalone financial literacy course to graduate high school.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
DeSantis bans diversity, equity and inclusion in Florida colleges
The law also bans courses that include viewpoints with which the governor disagrees, prompting a statewide faculty union to argue that presenting a variety of perspectives is ‘a bedrock of democracy.’
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South Sudanese sisters, born in Ugandan refugee camp, graduate from Thomas College
Twins Achen and Apiyo Charles now will pursue master’s degrees as they help their mother, a Portland resident, to support their siblings in both the U.S. and Uganda.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Portland announces finalists for superintendent role
Two public school administrators, Ryan Scallon of Philadelphia and Eric Moore of Minneapolis, are the top candidates to replace Xavier Botana.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools
The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.
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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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for 2nd year
Judges had little else but praise for all the dishes they tasted during the annual cooking competition and was a tough decision to name a winner.