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Schools and Education

Published
June 7, 2020

High school grads in Greater Portland recognized amid pandemic

Ceremonies are held over the weekend in Westbrook, South Portland and Cumberland.
Published
June 6, 2020

Canaan family feels children with special needs deemed ‘nonessential’ during pandemic

The Capraro family has struggled as schools closed, leaving two of their sons with autism struggling without necessary services and have been set back in their progress as a result.
Published
June 4, 2020

Seventh-grader from Portland wins virtual state spelling bee

Rose Bolduc of Lincoln Middle School overcomes near-elimination to win in the 32nd round with O-P-I-N-E
Published
June 4, 2020

Sen. Collins and her challengers outline ideas to address racial injustice

Collins points to 5 areas where the Senate can work to address racial disparities, while her challengers offer their ideas for action that can come out of nationwide protests.
Published
June 4, 2020

Maine college leaders release framework for reopening this fall

The guidance suggests schools consider staggering or adjusting the start of the semester and breaks, and recommends preparations for social distancing and flexibility for classes and events.

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Published
June 3, 2020

Richmond to fete its 2020 graduates in new way

Balancing celebration with public health concerns, Richmond will hold an outdoor graduation, followed by a reverse parade to honor graduates.
Published
June 2, 2020

Portland charter school grapples with cuts in anticipation of state revenue losses

After community opposition to an approved budget that called for eliminating 4 teaching positions, the school board moved Tuesday to open discussions with the teachers' union.
Published
June 1, 2020

USM plans for equity training, scholarships in response to Floyd death

The university will be expanding racial equity training to include campus police and prioritizing scholarship funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Published
May 29, 2020

Portland schools prepare for year’s end with plan to address learning gaps

The last two weeks of the school year will look different for Portland Public Schools as the district shifts its focus to students who have fallen behind or need more support.
Published
May 28, 2020

Biddeford school buses hit the road to bring ice cream to students: See the photos

Hundreds of ice cream cones were handed out across the city Wednesday.