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Schools and Education

Published
June 17, 2020

Cape Elizabeth music teacher resigns amid allegation of sexually abusing former student

The former Brunswick High School student contacted Cape school officials, where the teacher worked last school year, in May and shared the allegations on social media this week.
Published
June 16, 2020

Portland school board debates whether to stop using school resource officers

Members of the public spoke overwhelmingly in favor of removing two officers from Portland schools.
Published
June 15, 2020

Maine private colleges start to release details for return to campus

The plans include schedule changes, masking requirements, and an end to self-serve dining options.
Published
June 15, 2020

Bates College plans to reopen for fall semester

President Clayton Spencer outlined many changes to the Lewiston campus during a weekend talk to alumni.
Published
June 14, 2020

Southern Maine Community College holds virtual graduation

Maine's oldest community college awards more than 1,000 degrees and certificates at its 73rd commencement ceremony.

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Published
June 14, 2020

Freeport school’s reopening offers glimpse into what classrooms could look like this fall

Students at L'Ecole Francaise du Maine wear masks, eat lunch outside and stick to small groups throughout the day. About half chose to come back in person when the school reopened May 20.
Published
June 11, 2020

State says it, not school districts, will decide when students can return

The Department of Education says it will make the call in consultation with health and emergency management officials, while local officials will oversee the details of the reopening.
Published
June 10, 2020

Portland school board working on policy to clarify role of law enforcement

A committee's work comes as the full board considers whether to continue its agreement with Portland police for two school resource officers.
Published
June 8, 2020

Petition asks Portland school board to end use of police in high schools

More than 800 parents, teachers and students have signed the request asking Portland schools to terminate an agreement with the Portland Police Department for the use of two school resource officers.
Published
June 7, 2020

Richmond High School holds drive-in graduation

Valediction Abigail Johnson said to 36 seniors she dreamed for years of her "senior spring," which included prom and other activities, but missing those traditions presented more learning opportunities.