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Schools and Education

Published
November 17, 2017

Students showcase crafsmanship at annual Augusta trade show

The event at the Augusta Civic Center draws more than 1,200 students from around the state.
Published
November 16, 2017

UMaine student discovers new species of wasp in Harpswell – and it doesn’t sting

Hillary Morin Peterson of Brunswick, now a grad student in Pennsylvania, named the insect in honor of her home state.
Published
November 16, 2017

Skowhegan area school board asked to reconsider ‘Indian’ mascot

A group of local professionals wrote a letter to ask the SAD 54 board to vote again on changing the ‘Indians’ nickname for its sports teams.
Published
November 16, 2017

South Portland school board approves policies to protect transgender students

The new policy is aimed at ensuring transgender students can use restrooms and locker rooms that correspond to the gender the student identifies with.
Published
November 14, 2017

Portland schools again cut back request to city for maintenance funding

The request comes one week after voters passed a $64.3 million bond to renovate four schools that deteriorated because of years of deferred upkeep.

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Published
November 14, 2017

Maine Girls’ Academy to add middle school in the fall

The private Portland school hopes to enroll 15 to 18 students in grades 7 and 8 for a start.
Published
November 12, 2017

No plans to change Native American mascot at schools in Skowhegan

But the debate continues amid controversy after a Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce 'Hunt for the Indian' promotion.
Published
November 11, 2017

U.S. schools alarmed at uptick in racial incidents

Experts point to 80 hate incidents by students in October, but can't say whether a spike is indicated.
Published
November 9, 2017

Album by choruses in Oakland schools nominated for Grammy Award

The 11-song album is based on the Holocaust, and is the only first-round nominee performed by a kindergarten-through-high school choral program.
Published
November 9, 2017

South Portland panel calls for 1 new middle school for grades 5-8

The Middle School Facilities Committee says a consolidated school would cost $50 million and be built to 'feel small.'