Baxter Academy appoints new director Anna Klein-Christie has been appointed the executive director of Portland-based Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, effective Sept. 2. Klein-Christie has more than 20 years of experience working with local and international nonprofits serving youth and is committed to expanding STEM opportunities. “As our educational programming is at no cost […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Prioritizing mental and behaviorial health for all
As August draws to a close, I’m hopeful that everyone got a chance to unwind this summer and is ready to start the new school year with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and purpose. At the same time, I’m also mindful that this year follows an incredibly difficult 2021-2022 school year. That’s why one of […]
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Crossing guard standing tall for kids celebrated by school community
East End Community School recently honored its beloved crossing guard, Danny Lowe, a client of Port Resources’ Achieving Independence in Maine program.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Class of 2022 met challenges presented by COVID
High school graduation season is my favorite time of year. From their first day of preschool, our goal as educators is to ensure students succeed as learners. Seeing them graduate from high school is as gratifying to us as it is to them. I will be particularly proud to see the Portland Public Schools Class […]
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Portland middle school students march against race, gender harassment
Students at Lyman Moore and Lincoln middle schools said they don’t believe teachers and administrators are taking their concerns seriously enough. Administrators say they want students to speak up.
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People & Business: April 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Abbie Yamamoto, who is the executive director of the Maine Association for New Americans, has been hired as the new Portland Adult Education executive director. Yamamoto will step into the role held by Anita St. Onge, who is retiring after leading PAE since 2016. She will formally start Aug. 1. Portside Real […]
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The Wrap: Portland students taste-test African food, Silly’s reinvents itself, and raising money for Ukraine
Also, women coffee experts converge at Coffee By Design, Lobster Shack at Two Lights reopens and a new brunch restaurant coming to Portland.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Pandemic milestone is something to smile about
This week, almost two years to the day that we shut our doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask at Portland Public Schools became optional for our staff and students. This is a milestone moment for us, so I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight this and other changes in our health […]
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Drop in state funding for Portland schools expected to contribute to higher taxes
Superintendent Xavier Botana is scheduled to present a proposed school district budget on Tuesday.
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Casco Bay High School Academic and HOWLs High Honors & Honors
First trimester 2021/2022 school year