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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.'
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PublishedJuly 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.
