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PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Former Portland ed tech could receive 15 to 30 years for abusing 6-year-old student
Benjamin Conroy's defense attorneys are requesting he serve 18 years, while prosecutors are pushing for 25 after he pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an autistic student.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2023
Man tried to coax student away from Reiche Elementary School area, police say
The man approached the student near the Portland elementary school Wednesday morning and may have been in the area the previous day, according to police.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2023
Low-key Portland support group pulled into national culture war
An affinity group for Portland school employees of color had been free from controversy until a Virginia-based conservative group lodged a federal discrimination complaint.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
National conservative group files civil rights complaint against Portland schools
Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against the district with the U.S. Department of Education over a group for staff members of color.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
Portland schools superintendent resigns amid payroll turmoil
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education accepted Superintendent Xavier Botana's resignation at a special meeting Friday afternoon.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2022
Officials work to curb unruly behavior by students at high school games
Many schools are taking a proactive approach with students, while Portland Public Schools recently imposed a strict policy for students in reaction to 'verbal and physical altercations.'
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Former Portland ed tech pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of 7-year-old student
Benjamin Conroy, 33, worked at Ocean Avenue Elementary School before he was arrested last fall.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
Portland superintendent says data backs middle schoolers’ claims of discrimination
Last month Lyman Moore and Lincoln middle school students marched outside their school buildings to protest what they said is discriminatory treatment from teachers, administrators and other students.
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
County teachers of the year announced in Maine
The 16 honorees include educators from Portland, Kennebunk and Lewiston.
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PublishedMay 1, 2022
Portland hopes to lead the way in integrating Wabanaki studies into classes
One Portland educator has spent years consulting with Wabanaki experts to come up with a K-12 curriculum.
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