Mainers challenge themselves to reading goals during the pandemic
A 9-year-old who has read some 250 books and a book club that tackled War and Peace are among those filling their downtime with reading.
Photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Nine-year-old Lucy Harkness used to do have days filled with school, gymnastics, soccer or some other extra-curricular activity.
But since the pandemic began, the Portland fourth-grader’s life – not to mention her family’s home – has become filled with books. Her mother, who works at the Portland Public Library, brings home a shopping bag full of them every few weeks. Her family estimates Lucy’s read 250 books in the past year, ranging from graphic novels and young adult books to classics like “Little Women.”
Report finds widespread concerns about racial inequity in South Portland schools
Students say they hear racial slurs in hallways, and that the district s approach to racial and other problems has been lacking.
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A new report on equity in South Portland schools has brought to light concerns of parents, staff and students about racist comments by teachers, differential treatment of students and a lack of belonging felt by students of color.
The report released this week is the result of focus groups conducted by the Center for Education Equity at the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium in March 2020. The consortium spoke with a group of parents, eight student groups at South Portland High School and five high school teacher groups. The report also includes recommendations for the district, such as creating an equity task force and developing a strategic plan for equity and diversity.
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Maine’s first virtual career fair scheduled for May
The event will serve students in grades nine through 12.
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SOUTH PORTLAND Maine’s first virtual career fair will take place from May 17-21, offering students an opportunity to explore different paths and goals.
The Community Coordinators Collaborative, an organization comprised of educators, will host the ME Virtual Career Fair, that will be the first statewide event, according to a press release. This year’s event is a collaboration with
Educate Maine and the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine.
The Community Coordinators Collaborative, an organization comprised of educators, will host the ME Virtual Career Fair from May 17-21.
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