The slate of hopefuls from the crowded gubernatorial field took students’ questions about their positions on public education in Maine and their support for the state’s largest, most diverse district.
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Portland middle school students walk out in protest of teacher’s nonrenewal
Lyman Moore social studies teacher Josephine Tibbetts believes she was retaliated against when administrators declined to renew her teaching contract this week.
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Portland school board advances $179M budget that would increase tax rate by 5.68%
The budget passed after a series of amendments Tuesday. It now goes to the City Council and then to voters in June.
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Portland school district considers giving up central office building
The district is trying to reduce its footprint amid declining enrollment at the same time the city is looking for a new home for its family shelter.
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Judge gives DOJ access to school sports rosters amid lawsuit over trans athletes
But U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf ruled against the federal government in its requests for lists of all known transgender athletes in Maine or results from events in which they competed.
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Portland OKs study of middle school reorganization
The superintendent was directed to deliver a report by October, but the school board scaled back language that specifically mentioned consolidating middle schools, from 3 to 2.
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Portland considers closing Cliff Island school: ‘We live here. We need this’
The one-room schoolhouse on an island of 45 year-round residents that is part of the city of Portland has just two students. Residents say its existence is vital to the island community’s future.
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3 members of Portland family released, returning to Maine 4 months after immigration arrest
A 4th family member remains in custody at a Texas ICE facility, according to family attorneys.
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Portland schools’ $180M budget proposal would cut 20 positions
Dozens turned out for a board meeting to oppose the loss of student-facing staff and a plan to close one of the system’s 3 middle schools.
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Portland could consider closing 1 of its 3 middle schools
A resolution, passed by a committee Monday and to be taken up by the full school board in March, is meant to address declining enrollment, financial pressures and underutilization in Maine’s largest district.