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Schools and Education

Published
May 22, 2020

‘Calm amidst a storm:’ Popular Edward Little teacher dies

The announcement that Matt Closson had died set off a fury of grief and shock on social media, particularly on the Auburn School Department Facebook page.
Published
May 20, 2020

Maine rejects federal guidance that would give private schools more relief funds

The guidance from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been criticized for giving private schools more money than Congress intended in the CARES Act.
Published
May 18, 2020

Portland school board to weigh budget proposal with no tax increase

The school finance committee voted on a zero percent tax increase budget with additional cuts to come from either cost of living increases or athletics and co-curriculars.
Published
May 18, 2020

Unity College launches hybrid education program for the fall

‘We are designing each course for both online and face-to-face, and we’ll offer both options,’ Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, president of Unity College said about the college's new hybrid learning program.
Published
May 15, 2020

Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses

Presidents of Maine's public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.

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Published
May 14, 2020

Portland, York and Topsham educators recognized as county teachers of the year

The 16 county teachers of the year are now finalists for the annual Maine Teacher of the Year award, to be announced in October.
Published
May 12, 2020

Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course

Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
Published
May 10, 2020

Portland second-grade teacher and class adjust to ‘new normal’ of learning at home

Teaching the youngest learners remotely is a balance of maintaining normalcy, continuing to provide educational opportunities and not overwhelming families.
Published
May 8, 2020

UMaine System processing federal relief payments to students

Most of the money will be awarded to eligible students in amounts ranging from $100 to $675 based on the university and number of credit hours they are taking.
Published
May 6, 2020

New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issues regulations that will reshape the way schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual misconduct