Joshua Chard, a second- and third-grade looping teacher at East End Community School, has been named 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year. East End staff and students and state and local education officials celebrated Chard’s selection at that
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FPPS Equity and Innovation grant applications are available now. Please note that the guidelines have changed this year and all PPS staff are now eligible to apply (not just teachers). You can read the full
Jo is a rising junior at Casco Bay High School and her past few years there have helped her realize her interest in public education. She is currently a student member on the Portland School
We are thrilled to announce a donation of $10,000 from Generac in South Portland. Generac, through the Generac Foundation, is committed to supporting STEM education in the communities where their employees live and work. The funds are
After a nationwide pool of 47 applicants was winnowed down to two strong finalists, the Portland Board of Public Education now is expected to confirm one of the two – Dr. Ryan Scallon – to
It’s been an honor to serve as the fiscal sponsor for Portland Empowered for the last few years and to partner with their staff and volunteers. Their work ensuring that historically underrepresented student and parent voices are
Chim Lev, pictured with his mother-in-law Annetta Weatherhead, recently started a 4,800-mile through-hike on the North Country National Scenic Trail. His hike is fundraising for the Annetta Weatherhead Fund for Reiche School. The goal of
Baleria Yugu is the 2023 recipient of the Portland High School Step Up Award. The Step Up Award at Portland High School provides funding for students in the Make It Happen! program who would otherwise
Tickets on sale now! Join the Foundation for Portland Public Schools at Spring for Teachers, a benefit for PPS students and for the Equity and Innovation Teacher Grant program. Enjoy a casual evening out for