A school’s office is the center of the school, the place that enables the rest of the school to function. It’s where students, staff and families go to get a multitude of needs and wants met. That’s why the people who run those offices – our school secretaries – are truly the heart of each […]
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Portland Schools hope to have new police policies in place in fall
The district has been reviewing and revising school rules that relate to police involvement since it ended the school resource officer program last year.
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Assistant principals are positive problem-solvers
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Assistant Principals Week, recognizing these essential school leaders at the Portland Public Schools. Many of us think of assistant principals as in charge of a school’s day-to-day operations, including being the “disciplinarian.” But today’s assistant principals are much more. Working in tandem with principals, they’re an integral part of […]
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Portland school budget heads to City Council
With the Portland Board of Education stamp of approval last week, the proposed $125.2 million for the 2021-2022 school year is now ready for City Council review. The council will hold a public hearing on the school budget May 3 in advance of a final vote on May 10. Voters will head to the polls […]
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Spring’s in bloom at East End school
East End Community School celebrates the arrival of spring with a flower-ful fence.
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Half of proposed Portland school budget increase aimed at addressing inequity
The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year’s, includes close to $3 million in equity investments.
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Portland Public Schools finalizing plans for more in-person learning
Portland Public Schools is finalizing plans to increase in-person instruction for students throughout the district amidst continued concerns from parents, students and members of the public. Assistant Superintendent Melea Nalli said options for elementary and middle school students include more partial in-person learning days; extending the time and days students are physically in schools; increasing […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Ed techs punch above their weight
Educational technicians – better known as ed techs – are the glue that holds schools together. I speak from experience: I started my career as an ed tech. Principals and teachers rely on ed techs. Portland Public Schools has 235 ed techs – almost 1 in 5 of our employees. Their titles give a sense […]
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Teacher diversity remains challenge-filled priority for Portland Public Schools
The school district, which has doubled the number of educators of color since 2016, is coming up with a plan based on findings of an Educators of Color study conducted with Bowdoin College.
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Start time change for Portland schools under consideration again
Parents will be surveyed on the prospective change to a later start time for middle and high school students and an earlier start time for elementary students.