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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
PATHS gives students an early lock on cybersecurity
A new course, the first of its kind in the state, teaches the fundamentals and examines the roles of computer security specialists.
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PublishedJune 30, 2019
One year in a one-room schoolhouse
Jenny Baum came from New York City last fall to teach Cliff Island's two pupils. It already feels like home.
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PublishedJune 30, 2019
One year in a one-room schoolhouse
Jenny Baum came from New York City last fall to teach Cliff Island's two pupils. It already feels like home.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2019
Portland hires new assistant superintendent
Aaron Townsend will be the assistant superintendent for school management starting July 1.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Portland cost-cutting commission rejects combining some schools in reorganization
The panel recommends instead that the district consider moving adult education and central administration out of a building in the Bayside neighborhood and into unused school space.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Portland school board votes to double pre-kindergarten program over 5 years
The expanded program is expected to cost $3 million and offer full-day classes to about 260 children, which is about half of the 4-year-olds in the city.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
Committee backs hybrid plan to expand pre-K in Portland schools
The school board's curriculum committee recommends 'Pathway 2," which would add five pre-K classrooms in district buildings and four more at community partner sites.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2019
Portland looks to close Bayside school, distribute special education throughout district
The district's staff says the new ‘Breathe’ program would better serve students who need support and on-site help but don't need to be in a day program.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Portland high schools ’empty,’ consultant says
A study by an outside group intended to help identify cost-cutting opportunities finds that Portland and Deering high schools have far fewer students than they were designed for.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2018
Parents ask officials to protect 4 Portland schools as city looks to cut costs
Presumpscot school parents pack a meeting and turn in a petition calling for the four schools that are in line for renovations to remain open.
