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Schools and Education

Published
April 11, 2018

Cape Elizabeth to examine high turnover of school administrators

Janet Villiotte tells the Town Council her research shows 22 administrators have left the district within the past 6 years.
Published
April 11, 2018

Maine schools preparing to set policies for suicide prevention

A Lewiston teenager's death last year led to a law that all districts formalize protocols by the fall, and some already have them.
Published
April 10, 2018

National Science Foundation executive named new president of UMaine

Joan Ferrini-Mundy, a national expert in science, technology and math education, succeeds Susan Hunter as leader of the flagship Orono campus, and UMaine Machias.
Published
April 10, 2018

Student’s suicide raises questions about school’s response to warning signs

Some at Scarborough High did react to Sam Mercer's hints about his dark side, but it's unclear what happened in other instances. His father says he's not blaming anyone but maybe more could have been done.
Published
April 10, 2018

Maine test scores hold steady in latest ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Maine meets or exceeds national averages, but falls short of Northeast states' results in math and reading.

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Published
April 9, 2018

Scores attend legislative hearing to debate merits of proficiency based diploma

Lawmakers hear testimony on bills to delay, significantly change or repeal the six-year-old law that was a key education reform of the LePage administration.
Published
April 9, 2018

New school board member who was fired by district can’t be ousted from office

There is no mechanism in local ordinances to take such an action, officials say.
Published
April 9, 2018

Father says he felt assured his son could play varsity baseball at Deering High

In a court affidavit, Howard Yee also says the principal's denial of eligibility came without notice. A request for a temporary restraining order goes before a judge Wednesday.
Published
April 9, 2018

Leadership endowment fund to boost salary of new UMaine president

The system Tuesday will announce a new leader of the flagship Orono campus to replace outgoing Susan Hunter.
Published
April 7, 2018

For-profit colleges struggle despite assist from Betsy DeVos

Enrollment continues to decline as adult students want to return to work instead of getting a degree to bolster their resumes.