Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
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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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Four takeaways from Portland’s school budget forum
Superintendent Ryan Scallon starts the Fiscal Year 2027 budget season with a public forum Tuesday night.
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Portland schools consider remote learning options amid increased ICE activity
Superintendent Ryan Scallon told parents on Saturday that this would only be an option for some primary and secondary school students.
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Portland schools chair focuses on equity, academic achievements in city address
In her State of the Schools speech before the City Council, Sarah Lentz emphasized the district’s commitments to its values during uncertain times in public education.
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Portland school board approves external equity investigation
The vote, on a larger resolution that also includes other initiatives, comes 3 weeks after current and former staff and parents voiced concerns about equity and staffing practices in the district.
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As daylight saving ends, Portland’s early risers start their day in the dark | Column
The city begins to stir before sunrise until the clocks change Sunday.
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Portland council condemns ICE practices, calls for agents to ID themselves
The council passed a resolution Monday in response to the detention of a parent by masked and unidentified immigration officers at Talbot Community School last week.
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ICE arrest of parent near Portland school prompts concern from officials, families
Mayor Mark Dion and school leaders said officers’ refusal to identify themselves has caused fear among the community, while federal officials blamed the city for failing to cooperate.
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Portland students adjust to school without cellphones
Many were resistant to the policy when the district considered it last spring but said this week that the rollout has gone better than expected.