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Schools and Education

Published
April 5, 2017

U.S. ambassador to Somalia answers students’ questions at Deering High School

Stephen Schwartz largely skirts questions about President Trump's travel ban from Somalia and five other countries as he begins a trip to Somali communities in Portland, Lewiston and around the country.
Published
April 5, 2017

Legislative panel endorses watered-down school start-time bill

The measure recommends, but does not require, Maine school districts to enact later start times for high school students.
Published
April 5, 2017

Second instance of anti-Muslim graffiti at USM prompts investigation

The graffiti discovered Tuesday evening is condemned by USM President Glenn Cummings.
Published
April 4, 2017

Portland school board airs pared-down budget

The $104.8 million package, which was trimmed twice, comes with a 2.5 percent tax increase, the rate requested by the City Council's finance committee.
Published
April 4, 2017

Maine Department of Education awards grants to 7 school-based projects

The LePage administration's 'Embrace' initiative aims to create efficiencies between neighboring school districts.

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Published
April 4, 2017

Oakland’s McGee named 2017 Principal of the Year by statewide group

Jennifer McGee, principal of Atwood Primary School in Oakland, said she feels like 'the luckiest principal in the world.'
Published
April 3, 2017

LePage to hold town hall meeting at USM on April 18

The governor is returning to a venue where he had spirited exchanges with audience members over the state's opioid crisis and his support of proposals to block Muslims from entering the country.
Published
March 31, 2017

California case begins fight against ‘free speech zones’ on college campuses

While supporters say such policies keep campuses safer, First Amendment advocates say they're unconstitutional.
Published
March 30, 2017

Augusta to apply for funds to replace school

But even if state funding is approved, that would not necessarily result in a new elementary school.
Published
March 30, 2017

Finance panel backs additional $800,000 in cuts to Portland school budget

Finance committee members lament the elimination of long-term improvements but endorse a $104.8 million spending plan that will increase taxes for schools by 2.5 percent.