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Schools and Education

Published
March 14, 2019

Database: Maine teachers’ starting salary by town

Starting teacher salaries for the 2018-19 school year at 129 Maine school districts, representing 72 percent of districts that submitted information to the Maine School Management Association. The salaries listed are for beginning teachers with bachelor's degrees. Starting salaries for teachers with master's degrees are higher.
Published
March 14, 2019

Maine students, parents outraged over college admissions scandal

While many understood that the process favored wealthier students, few realized the extent to which the playing field was tilted in the alleged multimillion-dollar scheme.
Published
March 13, 2019

Bill to set $40,000 minimum salary for teachers endorsed by divided committee

Majority Democrats on the Legislature's education committee support the measure, which would raise the base wage to $40,000 and taper state funding over three years.
Published
March 13, 2019

Budget shortfall of $3 million expected at UMaine System

The staff is recommending that the system dip into reserves to help fund the budget, despite increases in tuition, enrollment and state funding.
Published
March 13, 2019

‘Master coach’ for college admissions pleads guilty to racketeering in cheating scandal

Federal authorities say Rick Singer facilitated cheating and bribery for wealthy parents.

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Published
March 12, 2019

Read the charges: Celebrities among dozens accused of college admissions cheating

TV stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among those charged with bribing coaches and cheating on entrance exams to get their children admitted to competitive schools.
Published
March 12, 2019

Vulnerable Mainers pin hopes on bill to tighten vaccination standards

Banning all non-medical exemptions to vaccinations for measles, pertussis and other infectious diseases would improve protection for Mainers – especially those with compromised immune systems.
Published
March 11, 2019

Lewiston student seeking asylum in Maine wins Poetry Out Loud competition

Joao Victor, a senior at Lewiston High School, won the State of Maine 2019 Poetry Out Loud Finals, held Monday at the Waterville Opera House.
Published
March 10, 2019

Skowhegan ‘Indians’ fans rally to overturn vote

Supporters of keeping the nickname for school sports teams launch a petition drive.
Published
March 10, 2019

Old Scarborough schoolhouse targeted for restoration, renewed community importance

Built before 1854, the Beech Ridge School once was a neighborhood center for families who lived in the more rural, western section of Scarborough.