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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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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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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County teachers of the year announced in Maine
The 16 honorees include educators from Portland, Kennebunk and Lewiston.
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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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‘It’s crazy to see everyone’s faces’: Maine public school students take off masks
For the first time in about two years, masking became optional Wednesday in all Maine public schools under state and federal guidelines. Portland’s schools plan to go mask-optional Monday.
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Some Maine schools to ditch masks while others wait for state guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed masking guidelines Friday, but Maine officials have yet to indicate whether state recommendations will change.
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Educators in Portland autism classroom say staffing challenges are safety concern
The teacher in a classroom where an ed tech is accused of sexually exploiting a child says warnings went unheeded and he’s been left out of efforts to make improvements.
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Vegan lunches restart in Portland’s elementary schools, making the district a national leader
Despite challenges from supply chain disruptions, staff shortages and the pandemic, the food services director says her team continues to refine the options.
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Former Portland ed tech pleads not guilty to federal sex crimes
Benjamin Conroy was terminated from his job with Portland Public Schools on Oct. 27.