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Schools and Education

Published
May 1, 2017

Bill to force public colleges to allow guns on campus draws opposition at hearing

Opponents say the plan is dangerous and would discourage free debate in classrooms, but supporters say campuses that ban guns are ripe targets for mass shooters.
Published
May 1, 2017

Brunswick case highlights national problem of school sexual assaults

The alleged victim, who turns 18 in a few weeks, and his parents decide to speak publicly in hopes of helping others.
Published
April 30, 2017

Home-schooled Maine students headed to national science finals

The members of the Somerset Homeschool Co-op used a power drill, pulleys and rope to haul a box on dolly wheels across the room.
Published
April 28, 2017

Wrestlers help save program in SAD 11 budget

The $24 million plan – with $19,500 for wrestling – will be presented to the full board on May 4.
Published
April 28, 2017

Sen. Collins increases pressure on U.S. Education Department over application rejections

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is among dozens of schools whose applications for Upward Bound funding were rejected over formatting problems.

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Published
April 27, 2017

Officials back $80 million campaign to revamp USM’s Portland campus

Of that, $50 million would be used to build a 1,000-seat performing arts center.
Published
April 26, 2017

High schoolers to compete on locally produced TV quiz show

'High School Quiz Show,' produced by Maine Public, begins airing on Thursday night.
Published
April 26, 2017

District issues ‘do not drink water’ order at West Gardiner school

High arsenic levels prompted SAD 11 to provide water for drinking and cooking until the problem is solved.
Published
April 25, 2017

Bill to allow more than 10 charter schools in Maine falls short in committee

But lawmakers on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee offer a compromise that could be considered in the House or Senate.
Published
April 25, 2017

Final Colby Symphony Orchestra season concert dedicated to late Waterville conductor, composer

Peter Ré's 'Celebratory Overture' and Mozart's 'Requiem' to be featured in these weekend concerts.