Portland schools consider later class starts for middle and high school students

The school board is scheduled to vote next week on the proposal, which would adjust schedules earlier for some elementary schools as well.

Council sends full Portland school budget to voters

A measure to reduce the school district's tax request by $1.5 million was narrowly rejected.

Portland board to decide school start times next week

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.

Portland residents push back on school budget cuts

Supporters say the time is right for a "critical investment to address the deep inequities in our schools."

City Council committee seeks $1.48 million cut in Portland school budget

One member of the finance committee who voted in favor of the reduction apologized for her vote Friday as school board members expressed disappointment with the decision.

Lincoln Middle School and Reiche go remote Friday

The building closures are due to staff quarantines for COVID-19 and other absences at Lincoln and a plumbing issue at Reiche.

Maine schools to fund summer programs, safe reopenings with federal relief money

School districts must spend at least 20% of their allocations to address learning loss, and some superintendents say they are also looking at summer programming and additional staffing.

Portland school finance committee votes to advance $125.8 million budget

The school board will hold a public hearing on the budget, which is up 5 percent, on Tuesday night.

Portland schools receive national award for college readiness program for multilingual students

The award comes with a $5,000 prize the district plans to use to establish a scholarship fund for students participating in the Make It Happen! program.

Portland Public Schools win top prize for equity program