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Schools and Education

Published
June 8, 2021

Deering High student’s street art sends a message about social justice

Emily Segal's colorful crosswalks outside Deering High School are meant to bring attention to Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ pride, climate change and mental health awareness.
Published
June 7, 2021

Maine Senate advances bill to provide free meals to all students

The legislation, which carries a price of $34 million, won unanimous support from lawmakers, who said it would help students avoid stigma and improve learning.
Published
June 7, 2021

Portland voters to consider $125.2 million school budget

The proposal, which goes to voters Tuesday, doesn't include an additional $6.2 million in state funding the district could receive if the governor's supplemental budget is approved.
Published
June 6, 2021

Class of 2021 top scholars in southern Maine
Published
June 6, 2021

Maine schools plan for five days per week of in-person learning this fall

Districts are weighing whether to participate in the state's pooled testing program for COVID-19, which allows for the easing of physical distancing, and some are scaling back or eliminating remote options.

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Published
June 3, 2021

Portland High School celebrates historic graduating class

The school held its 200th commencement ceremony Thursday, and the historic event was even more joyful after a year disrupted by the pandemic.
Published
June 3, 2021

Unity College reopening its main campus in August, will offer residential option

The college was fully remote during the 2020-21 academic year and isn't planning to sell its campus after announcing plans to explore that option.
Published
June 3, 2021

Kennebunk area teachers plan march to draw attention to contract negotiations

Teachers have implemented work to rule and are planning to march through downtown Kennebunk on Friday to show solidarity.
Published
June 3, 2021

South Portland breaks ground on $69.3 million middle school

The school will replace the district's 2 existing middle schools and is expected to open for the 2023-24 school year.
Published
June 2, 2021

Court affirms state funds for tuition at religious school in Vermont case

A lawsuit by 3 families in Maine who want the state to pay for religious school tuition was rejected by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston and has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.