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Schools and Education

Published
September 24, 2019

After enrollment shift, Portland conducted a school survey. Here are some results.

Superintendent Xavier Botana presents the results of a district survey to the school board as it begins to discuss the policy of allowing students to choose whether they want to attend Deering or Portland High.
Published
September 22, 2019

New active-shooter training program at Gardiner schools signals shift

Officials say ALICE – 'alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate' – is a more proactive defense than traditional lockdowns.
Published
September 19, 2019

Propane gas smell empties Jay schools

The odor was due to a malfunctioning vaporizer, which was fixed by a Dead River technician.
Published
September 19, 2019

College students more than doubled their voting rate in 2018, study finds

The study found that 40 percent of students who are eligible to vote cast ballots last year, up from 19 percent in 2014.
Published
September 16, 2019

Kennebunk-area school board mishandled superintendent’s hiring, chairwoman says

Mary Beth Luce says confusion about internet searches led the board to overlook information it should have discussed with Maryann Perry before hiring her as interim superintendent.

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Published
September 16, 2019

Thomas College dedicates School of Education to local philanthropists

Since 2002, Peter and Paula Lunder have given more than $5 million to Thomas College, including a $1.7 million gift in 2015 that established the Center for Innovation in Education.
Published
September 16, 2019

Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances

The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
Published
September 15, 2019

Free community college program teaches next generation of Maine loggers

Graduates of the Maine Community College System’s three-month program can expect to make $45,000 to $50,000 per year.
Published
September 13, 2019

Yarmouth adds cameras to ‘stop arms’ to catch drivers who pass stopped school buses

Districts are taking advantage of a new state law that makes Maine one of 19 states to allow school districts to attach cameras to their buses.
Published
September 13, 2019

Skowhegan natives revealed as $10 million donors to University of Maine building

E. James ‘Jim’ Ferland and Eileen P. Ferland donated the funds in March 2018 to help build the Engineering Education and Design Center, which will be named for the couple.