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Published
February 21, 2020

Maine Compass: At this year’s Camden Conference, teens to grapple with impact of ‘Media Revolution’

A program for Maine high schools allows students and teachers to engage with complex ideas and have their beliefs challenged.
Published
November 10, 2019

Lessons to learn from a school resource officer

Law enforcement plays a growing role in Maine schools, prompting questions of accountability and the impact on kids.
Published
October 22, 2019

Portland police investigate hoax threat against high school

The school was locked down for less than an hour Tuesday before police determined the 911 call was a hoax.
Published
October 11, 2019

Bill Nemitz: Educator’s life well lived holds lessons for all of Maine

Longtime educator Betsy Parsons, whose memorial service will be held Saturday, left a legacy of compassion, courage and equality for all.
Published
October 4, 2019

Report says Maine needs statewide training standards, more oversight for school-based policing

The first study of its kind reveals ‘wide variation’ in school resource officer programs across the state, as the number of officers grows.

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Published
August 12, 2019

Deering students defend school amid concerns about safety and discipline

They say rumors about a handful of incidents last fall led to a drop in enrollment.
Published
August 5, 2019

Portland superintendent issues letter on Deering High enrollment drop

Xavier Botana tells the school community that he will lead a discussion with the school board about the high school selection process.
Published
August 3, 2019

More students opt for Portland High over Deering, perceiving safety issues

Superintendent Xavier Botana attributes the enrollment shift to 'a number of high-profile incidents.'
Published
July 23, 2019

Portland’s Kapongo adapting fast to football, academics

A native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nathan Kapongo, the former Portland Bulldog, has already started the transition to college at the University of New Hampshire.