portland schools
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2017
Portland school board wants $5 million in capital improvement funds
The request comes amid a debate over a proposed bond issue to renovate four elementary schools.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2016
Report: Portland schools will need $321 million in upkeep over next 20 years
The capital-needs report comes as officials debate a $70 million bond to improve four elementary schools.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2016
Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools
A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2016
Anonymous donor gives additional $450,000 for arts program in Portland schools
The money will keep the 4-year-old Culture Club running for another three years.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Portland council sends school bond to committee; November vote unlikely
Councilors say the panel is needed to build consensus for the $70.6 million plan for upgrades at four schools.
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PublishedJune 21, 2016
Portland school board endorses $70 million renovation plan
After parents speak passionately in favor of the improvements at four elementary schools, board members reject a proposal for a $40 million borrowing plan.
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PublishedJune 16, 2016
Incoming Portland superintendent tours schools ahead of July 1 start
Xavier Botana, an administrator in Indiana, was hired last month to lead the city's public schools. He'll be the sixth superintendent since 2007.
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PublishedJune 9, 2016
Maine Voices: USM engineering students giving back through service learning
They gain practical skills while addressing the needs of Portland-area teachers, students and schools.
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PublishedMay 24, 2016
Board backs $70 million plan to upgrade Portland elementary schools
The bond proposal would go to voters in November and pay for fixes at the Presumpscot, Longfellow, Lyseth and Reiche schools.
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PublishedMay 24, 2016
Board cites long-term commitment in hiring Xavier Botana as Portland superintendent
Botana, a Cuban immigrant who is now an associate superintendent in Indiana, will start July 1 in Portland, which has had five superintendents since 2007.
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