New enrollment data from Oregon Department of Education confirms that Portland Public Schools is the state’s second-fastest growing district, behind Medford’s school district. The Wednesday report, which follows preliminary data from October, shows a gain of 472 students (1.03 ...
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State lawmakers are considering a bill that would ask parents to play an even larger role in education. Portland Senator Justin Alfond is sponsoring a measure to would require every school board in Maine to develop a "Parental Involvement Plan." These plans would provide parents with learning . . .
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A committee of Oregon education leaders and advocates meets Tuesday to sort through advice from more than 1,100 people.
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THE Ministry of Education is to review the policy regarding field trips for schools following last week's incident in which two students from St Andrew College drowned at a beach in Portland.
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The march came a day after 10 people were arrested during a demonstration in Southeast Portland that lasted more than three hours.
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David Hattner, the Portland Youth Philharmonic's conductor and music director, talks about why a musical education is important and shares tips for parents.
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The Oregon Department of Education announced Wednesday that student enrollments statewide decreased slightly for the fifth straight year; Bend-La Pine Schools grow by less than 1 percent, Sisters shrank by almost 7 percent; also, more students taking Advanced Placement classes, but minority rates continue to lag.
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Maine lawmakers are considering a bill to get parents more involved in their children's schools.
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Sen. Justin Alfond of Portland is sponsoring a bill requiring every school board in the state to develop a plan to engage parents in their schools.
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Already facing federal cutbacks, those losing under the state formula find the prospect 'devastating.'
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