portland public schools

Published
March 19, 2025

Portland teachers, parents join national protests against Trump’s cuts to education

Teachers from Deering High, Rowe Elementary and Presumpscot Elementary held a 'walk-in' Wednesday in a show of support for public education amid cuts to the U.S. Department of Education.
Published
March 18, 2025

Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Developing and implementing clear, efficient and accountable systems
Published
February 19, 2025

Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: People priority: Fostering a strong, inclusive, and supportive staff culture
Published
February 10, 2025

How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?

President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
Published
January 25, 2025

Federal immigration changes for schools worry Maine parents

A Portland mom seeking asylum says there has been a lot of fear since President Trump announced new immigration policies, but she still feels safe sending her children to school.

Published
January 17, 2025

Portland athletic director won’t be fired after reaching agreement with district

The district held an 8-hour hearing Tuesday about the potential termination of the Lincoln Middle School Athletic Director Jemal Murph, who struck a student in what his attorney said was self-defense.
Published
January 15, 2025

MaineHousing awards $2M to combat student homelessness in 5 school systems

Roughly 1,700 students and their families are expected to benefit from the pilot, the agency said.
Published
January 15, 2025

Portland middle school athletic director awaits decision after 8-hour termination hearing

Early Wednesday, the school board delayed a vote on whether to fire Lincoln Middle School athletic director Jemal Murph for hitting a student, which his attorney says he did in self-defense.
Published
January 14, 2025

Portland school board delays vote on firing athletic director after 8-hour hearing

An attorney for Jemal Murph argued that the Lincoln Middle School athletic director acted in self-defense when he hit a student.
Published
January 14, 2025

Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Whole student priority: Ensuring all students thrive academically and personally