Here is a sampling of recent news stories about the Portland Public Schools:
Jazz band at Portland High School plays simply for the fun of it. The Forecaster, Dec. 3, 2018
Biases In Exams May Keep Qualified Applicants – Especially Immigrants – From Becoming Teachers. Maine Public radio, Nov. 30, 2018
Bilingual proficiency among young people is worth recognizing. Portland Press Herald, Nov. 1, 2018
Mural to help Portland middle school celebrate its message. The Forecaster, Oct. 30, 2018
Portland school breaks classroom walls with outdoor learning space. The Forecaster, Oct. 29, 2018
Immigrant students at Deering explore careers in health sciences. The Forecaster, Oct. 24, 2018
An Atlas of Thinking: Mapping by Middle School Students. National Geographic website, Oct. 11, 2018
Rewriting the script: Portland school brings cursive back into the classroom. The Forecaster, Oct. 2, 2018
Awards pile up for teacher at Portland's Casco Bay High School. The Forecaster, Sept. 25, 2018.
Portland tech school to launch cybersecurity curriculum. The Forecaster, Sept. 18, 2018
Superintendent’s Notebook: Don’t stop believin’ (in student potential). The Forecaster, Sept. 17, 2018.
Donation stacks up for Portland school library. The Forecaster, Sept. 11, 2018
Portland students head back to school, WGME Channel 13, Sept. 4, 2018
Portland gets ready to open new Rowe Elementary School, The Forecaster, Aug. 15, 2018
Young Immigrants Get An Introduction To The Ukulele — And To The American Classroom. Maine Public radio, July 31, 2018
Maine Voices: When assimilating into new culture, keep an open and inquisitive mind. Portland Press Herald, July 30, 2018
Strummers in the city: Ukulele program gives Portland immigrant students a head start. The Forecaster, July 30, 2018.
Portland teens learn about leadership, community service. The Forecaster, July 24, 2018
Portland school sending 'masters of public speaking' to national tourney. The Forecaster, April 25, 2018
Portland schools to try online kindergarten registration. The Forecaster, Feb. 13, 2018
Maine's technical high schools prepare students for work, lifelong learning. The Forecaster, Feb. 6, 2018.
From graduation to the workforce, PATHS students are ready to work. WCSH-TV, Channel 6 “207” program, Feb. 2, 2018
High school experience in a Senator's office. WCSH, Channel 6, “207” program, Jan. 30, 2018
Portland schools 'committed' to fee-free extracurricular programs. The Forecaster, Jan. 9, 2018
Portland residents encouraged to enroll in Parent University. The Forecaster, Jan. 8, 2018
All together, Casco Bay High School seniors march toward their future. Portland Press Herald, Dec. 16, 2017
It takes a family: Lessons from Portland’s work to better involve parents in schools. Bangor Daily News, Dec. 15, 2017
How A Portland School Is Getting More Minority Students Enrolled In AP Classes. Maine Public, Nov. 29, 2017
School Board chairwoman: Schools impact 1 in 6 Portland residents. The Forecaster, Nov. 21, 2017
It all adds up for ‘inspiring’ Portland math teacher. The Forecaster, Nov. 20, 2017
Board chairwoman says Portland schools working to close academic gap. Portland Press Herald, Nov. 20, 2017
Portland students show off, learn at annual STEM Fair. The Forecaster, Nov. 7, 2017
'The power of words': Portland students share love of poetry. The Forecaster, Oct. 31, 2017
Making a Difference: Lyseth Elementary 5th graders lead anti-bullying project. WGME Channel 13, Oct. 24, 2017
Students pursue women's rights through Portland High School club. The Forecaster, Oct. 2, 2017
Portland schools to introduce new goals, logo. The Forecaster, Sept. 27, 2017
Potato harvest provides Portland students with hands-on learning. The Forecaster, Sept. 26, 2017
Elementary students harvest their own potatoes. WGME-Channel 13, Sept. 25, 2017
Mindfulness creates harmony at Lincoln Middle School. The Forecaster, Sept. 19, 2017
Deering chosen as one of most beautiful high schools. The Forecaster, Sept. 19, 2017
Deering named Maine’s most beautiful high school. Portland Press Herald, Sept. 16, 2017
Peaks Island Teachers Jump in to Celebrate Opening of School Year. Munjoy Hill News, Sept. 8, 2017
Portland school taps into healthy hydration with help of water district. The Forecaster, Sept. 5, 2017
Portland school custodian gets the job done, water or not. The Forecaster, Sept. 5, 2017
Portland students head back to school. WGME Channel 13, Aug. 30, 2017
Top teacher leaves Cape Elizabeth for Portland. The Forecaster, Aug. 22, 2017
Portland Public Schools works to diversify its teaching staff. WCSH, Channel 6, Aug. 15, 2017
Portland High School gives out diplomas to 7 sets of siblings. Portland Press Herald, June 8, 2017
Class of 2017: Persian sisters grateful for support at Portland High School. The Forecaster, June 5, 2017
Casco Bay High School's Samira Ahmed is a PPH
"Class of 2017 graduate to watch!" Portland Press Herald, June 5, 2017
Cumberland County Teacher of the Year thinks outside the box. Portland Press Herald, May 28, 2017
Deering hosts basketball game for wheelchair-bound athletes. WGME, Channel 13, May 24, 2017
Portland schools launch initiative to increase staff diversity. The Forecaster, May 23, 2017
Deering High may be first U.S. school to offer athletic hijabs. Portland Press Herald, May 21, 2017
Deering High senior makes a very public musical ‘promposal.’ Portland Press Herald. May 12, 2017
Maine students visit to bust blight in Detroit. Fox2Detroit News, April 11, 2017
Portland 5th-grader honored for making a difference. The Forecaster, April 10, 2017
Deering student wins Scholar-Athlete Award. The Forecaster, April 8, 2017
Maine bill says home economics classes should be mandatory. Portland Press Herald, April 6, 2017
Portland High School grad reaches for the stars. The Forecaster, April 3, 2017
Portland school partnership believes rock ‘n’ roll is good for the soul. The Forecaster, March 28, 2017
Portland school boasts Maine's top foreign-language teacher. The Forecaster, March 20, 2017
To Help Immigrants Succeed, Parents Work With Schools To Overcome Language Barrier. Maine Public, March 16, 2017
Foreign Language Association of Maine names 2017 Teacher of the Year. Bangor Daily News, March 13, 2017
Casco Bay High School teacher inspired by Ellen DeGeneres appears on her show. Portland Press Herald, Feb. 17, 2017
Inspiring America: How a Deaf High School Mascot Moves the Crowd to His Beat. NBC Nightly News, Feb. 15, 2017
‘Everyone Is Welcome Here.' The New York Times, Feb. 1, 2017
Portland School Board unanimously approves elementary schools bond. The Forecaster, Feb. 1, 2017.
Mascot makes the crowds cheer — though he can’t hear them. The Boston Globe, Jan. 28, 2017
Peaks Island students to create healthy lunch for Portland schools. The Forecaster, Jan. 17, 2017
PPS students among Gaziano lineman award finalists. Portland Press Herald, Jan. 13, 2017
17-year-old finds passion for birthwork while becoming a doula. Bangor Daily News, January 14, 2017
Inspiring Educator: Bruce Lane. WCSH-Channel 6, Jan. 10, 2017
Amid Demographic Shift, Portland School System Hosts Classes on Race for Teachers. Maine Public Radio, Jan. 5, 2017.
School district leaders 'very happy' with Botana so far. The Forecaster, Jan. 3, 2017
'Dedicated, caring' Portland assistant principal receives statewide honor. The Forecaster, Dec. 6, 2016
Mainers to be thankful for: DHS sophomore Morgan Beals is one. Portland Press Herald, Nov. 24, 2016
Foster grandparents and senior companions making a difference. WCSH-TV, Channel 6, Oct. 19, 2016
The state’s school gardens survive the drought. Maine Sunday Telegram, Oct. 9, 2016
Crossing guard couple keeps kids safe, one block apart. WGME-TV, Channel 13, Oct. 5, 2016
Just in case, Portland emphasizes school attendance. The Forecaster, Sept. 20, 2016
Portland Public Schools hosts multilingual fair. WCSH-TV, Channel 6, Sept. 17, 2016
Portland teacher makes Muslim students ‘feel super comfortable.' MPBN, Aug. 15, 2016
Portland schools aim to stem immigrants' 'summer slide'. The Forecaster, July 18, 2016
Casco Bay High students cast off for summer with cardboard boat races. Portland Press Herald, June 17, 2016.
Incoming Portland superintendent tours schools ahead of July 1 start. Portland Press Herald, June 16, 2016
Casco Bay High School's Henry Jones among Maine Sunday Telegram's "graduates to watch in the class of 2016.” Maine Sunday Telegram, June 11, 2016.
Portland High School's Maryam Abdullah among Maine Sunday Telegram's "graduates to watch in the class of 2016.” Maine Sunday Telegram, June 11, 2016.
Portland’s Casco Bay High School graduates a class of 82. Portland Press Herald, June 9, 2016.
Deering High graduates urged to ‘ask questions and take risks.’ Portland Press Herald, June 9, 2016.
Portland High graduates 191 at commencement that reflects diversity. Portland Press Herald, June 8, 2016.
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Portland Spanish Immersion First-Graders Learn Muy Rapido. MBPN, June 8, 2016
Graduating PHS senior Brianna Guptill named the 2016 Local Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club Portland branch. Portland Press Herald, May 30, 2016
Casco Bay grad reaches out to help others. The Forecaster, May 24, 2016.
Portland high schools expanding Chinese language classes. Portland Press Herald, May 20, 2016.
At Deering High School, the band plays on with a revived cookbook. Portland Press Herald, May 18, 2016.
Learning beyond the classroom at King Middle School's makerspace. Mainebiz, May 16, 2016.
Grammy Foundation awards Portland High School $5,500 music grant to fund steel drum band. Portland Press Herald, May 10, 2016.
Portland students get the scoop on food insecurity. The Forecaster, March 22, 2016.
Young boxing champs keep their eyes on the prize: A better life. Portland Press Herald, March 21, 2016
With ‘unified’ sports teams, everybody wins. Maine Sunday Telegram, March 20, 2016
To Learn About Waste, Peaks Island Schoolkids Lug Around One Week’s Worth of Garbage. MPBN, March 18, 2016
At Riverton school and in community, AmeriCorps makes big difference. Portland Press Herald, March 10, 2016
Inspiring Educator: Eva Rodd. WCSH, Channel 6, March 8, 2016
Immigrants take accent-reduction class in Portland. Portland Press Herald, Feb. 29, 2016
Boys’ basketball: Portland wins Class AA title in double overtime. Maine Sunday Telegram, Feb. 27, 2016
A restless student, a retiring teacher and a lasting bond. Maine Sunday Telegram, Feb. 14, 2016
Deering wrestler is on the move because he has the moves. Portland Press Herald, Feb. 12, 2016
Portland Deering Unified basketball team helps break barriers. The Forecaster, Feb. 8, 2016
I'm Your Neighbor project helps welcome new students. WCSH, Channel 6, Jan. 29, 2016
Portland schools move to strengthen student interest in arts. The Forecaster, Jan. 26, 2016
Portland Elementary School Offers Morning Activities — Before Classes Start. MBPN, Jan. 25, 2016
Portland High’s Esposito wins Fitzpatrick Trophy. Portland Press Herald, Jan. 25, 2016
Immigrants key "to what Maine needs to solve its demographic challenges." Mainebiz, Jan. 25, 2016
Portland students ‘rise to the occasion’ against invasive species. The Forecaster, Jan. 19, 2016
Students attend Yarmouth songwriting workshop. WCSH, Channel 6, Jan. 18, 2016.
Classmates help immigrant students learn to swim. WGME, Channel 13, Jan. 12, 2016
Portland High School featured on Weather At Your School. WMTW, Channel 8, Dec. 22, 2015
Civil rights teams imparting knowledge, skill to Maine students. Portland Press Herald, Dec. 21, 2015
Peaks Island school to join expeditionary movement. The Forecaster, Dec.15, 2015
Elementary school celebrates foster grannies. WCSH, Channel 6, Dec. 15, 2015
Portland Middle Schoolers Demand Climate Action. MPBN, Dec. 4, 2015
King Middle School students march for climate awareness. WCSH, Channel 6, Dec. 4, 2015
About 400 Portland middle school students call for action on climate change. Portland Press Herald, Dec. 4, 2015
Portland after-school writing program honored by Michelle Obama as one of nation’s best. Portland Press Herald, Nov. 17, 2015
Portland beats Windham, earns Class A North title. Portland Press Herald, Nov. 13, 2015
Student hunger is foe of Portland's new school food service director. The Forecaster, Nov. 10, 2015
Portland mayoral candidate forum held at Lyman Moore. WGME, Channel 13, Oct. 22, 2015
Lyseth school students take stand against bullying. WCSH, Channel 6, Oct. 21, 2015
Maine high schoolers flock to early college programs. Portland Press Herald, Oct. 19, 2015
Leg Work: A school ‘bus’ where the students walk to school. Maine Sunday Telegram, Oct. 4. 2015
Portland middle school students build submersibles to help Maine fight invasive species. Maine Sunday Telegram, Oct. 4, 2015
Portland elementary school embraces worms, weeding and watersheds. Maine Sunday Telegram, Oct. 4, 2015
Portland students join the fight against invasive aquatic species. The Forecaster, Sept. 21, 2015
Portland School Board member up for $100K prize. The Forecaster, Sept. 15, 2015
Portland holds on to win thrilling "Shelly's Game" fundraiser at Deering. The Forecaster, Sept. 14, 2015
Portland teacher receives conservation award. The Forecaster, Sept. 11, 2015.
Metro roll-out for high schoolers a learning experience, staff says. Portland Press Herald, Sept. 9, 2015
Drive nets more than 1,000 books for Portland schools. The Forecaster, Sept. 7, 2015
Students in southern Maine head back to school. Portland Press Herald, Sept. 2, 2015
High school students test new Metro school bus route. WCHS, Channel 6, Aug. 26, 2015
Portland high school students take test ride on METRO bus. WGME, Channel 13, Aug. 26, 2015
Portland high school students to ride METRO buses. The Forecaster, Aug. 24, 2015.
Portland high school students to begin riding Metro system. Portland Press Herald, Aug. 19, 2015
Portland teacher ready to put sabbatical to good use. The Forecaster, Aug. 18, 2015
King Middle School principal to retire after 27 years. Portland Press Herald, July 21, 2015
Portland holds Bigger Than Ever Summer Success Picnic: Photos. Portland Press Herald, July 9, 2015
Free summer lunch program expanded in Portland. WCSH, Channel 6, July 9, 2015
Portland middle schoolers delve into the science of GMOs. Maine Sunday Telegram, June 14, 2015
Graduates to watch in the class of 2015. Maine Sunday Telegram, June 7, 2015
Deering produces diverse tennis team. WCSH, Channel 6, June 2, 2015
Saving you Money: Portland Adult Education. WGME, Channel 13, May 18, 2015.
Class of 2015: From Kenya to Portland's Casco Bay High School. The Forecaster, May 27, 2015.
Four students from Portland to experience life on a tall ship. Portland Press Herald. May 27, 2015
Portland volunteer recognized as Senior Corps Hero. Portland Press Herald, May 22, 2015.
Portland author published in The New Yorker teaches, inspires students to write. Bangor Daily News, March 23, 2015.
Portland School Board chair says district is 'getting better all the time'. Portland Press Herald, March 16, 2015.
Portland students get free, brand-new eyeglasses. WMTW, Channel 8, March 5, 2015.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard gets kids excited about math and science. WGME, Channel 13, March 3, 2015
Portland school’s handbell choir celebrates 30 years. Bangor Daily News, Feb. 14, 2015
Portland residents consider plan to replace Hall Elementary School. Portland Press Herald, Feb. 4, 2015
Portland's Deering High gets $45K from CIEE for study abroad scholarships. Portland Forecaster, Jan. 26, 2015
Casco Bay High students participate in College March. Portland Press Herald, Dec. 12, 2015
UMaine Law School seeks to close 'diversity gap', works with CBHS students. MPBN, Dec. 8, 2014
Portland schools-business partnership promotes STEM learning. Portland Forecaster, Nov. 10, 2014
Portland middle school students open food pantry for classmates. Bangor Daily News, Nov. 10, 2014
Company gift beefs up Portland school's science labs. Portland Forecaster, Oct. 14, 2014
Casco Bay High principal wins $100,000 leadership award. Portland Press Herald, Sept. 30, 2014
Portland's Deering High takes global perspective on hunger, poverty Portland Forecaster - August 20, 2014
Educators, employers must understand each other’s needs Maine Sunday Telegram - June 8, 2014
Volunteer teacher receives Real Heroes Award WCSH6 - May 5, 2014
Casco Bay High Students Confront Climate Change Challenge MPBN - April 22, 2014
Portland school board chairwoman lauds rising test scores, district stability in annual address Bangor Daily News - March 17, 2014
Deering High chorus practices for performance with Foreigner Portland Press Herald - February 11, 2014
Portland schools take local cuisine to a new level Portland Forecaster - January 28, 2014
March Celebrates Seniors Applying to College WGME - December 13, 2013
How can schools develop self-directed learners? Kappan - October 2013
Casco Bay High School Students visit Aroostook County WAGM - September 16, 2013
Bridging Cultures: Portland High Students' Mural Captures Challenges MPBN - August 27, 2013
Portland summer meals program participation multiplies Portland Forecaster - July 31, 2013