Some Portland high school parents disappointed with proposal to add 4 hours of in-person learning

The superintendent is expected to present the plans for adding in-person time for 10th- through 12th-grade students at a school board meeting Tuesday.

Portland Schools’ response to harassment, bias allegations is strong, experts say

The use of a third-party arbiter to address student complaints and giving students more voice in the culture and climate at their schools are two vital components of the district's plan, they say.

Public can weigh in on school-police policies

Students get lesson in facing fears with Reiche teachers’ polar dip

More than a dozen teachers and supporters ran into the frigid water off East End Beach Sunday and raised money for 400 books about perseverance and overcoming obstacles.

Portland school board wants teachers to address LGBTQ injustices

Board members, spurred by a string of hate mail in the area, are working on a resolution to encourage age-appropriate conversations about the incidents and the display of pride images in schools.

Portland school goes remote after COVID outbreak

East End school goes remote in response to COVID-19 cases

Five coronavirus cases have been detected at the school on Munjoy Hill in Portland, officials said Sunday.

School board agrees to offer hazard pay during pandemic

About 100 Portland Public Schools employees would see their pay rate bumped up to $18 per hour.

New stimulus package could save schools’ child care programs

The after-school and remote day programs will be in place through January while the Portland school district awaits word on its share of new federal funding.

Portland high and middle schools will go remote Monday and Tuesday

The decision follows a designation by the state indicating further community spread of the COVID-19 virus.