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Schools and Education

Published
March 6, 2017

SAD 6 names former Bonny Eagle principal its new superintendent

The school board appoints Paul Penna, who has served as interim superintendent since last summer.
Published
March 6, 2017

Portland school board to discuss resolutions backing Muslim community

The panel will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening on the proposals, which were prompted by an alleged hate crime against black students in January.
Published
March 5, 2017

Cursive writing loops back into style in U.S. schools

New York City's public school system, the nation's largest, now encourages teaching cursive.
Published
March 5, 2017

Belgrade PTO working to improve playground

The organization hopes to raise $50,000 for new equipment at the elementary school.
Published
March 4, 2017

Maine College of Art hires new president

Laura Freid most recently worked with Yo-Yo Ma on the Silkroad Project.

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Published
March 3, 2017

LePage’s school funding plan faces dozens of critics at State House hearing

Opponents of the governor's two-year budget fill a legislative hearing and say 65 percent of school systems would lose funding.
Published
March 1, 2017

Lawmakers hear conflicting views on bill to ban start times before 8:30 a.m. at Maine high schools

Supporters point to the science on adolescents' need for good sleep, but detractors predict scheduling turmoil and say decisions should be made locally.
Published
February 27, 2017

Live + Work initiative launches listing service for internships

The free online service also offers listings for temporary and permanent jobs.
Published
February 26, 2017

New Hampshire Senate OKs bill to widely expand school choice

The bill sets up 'education freedom savings accounts' that appear similar to voucher programs.
Published
February 26, 2017

Trump to order more effort to help black colleges

The president is expected to sign an executive order to strengthen the office that pushes the federal government to do business with the colleges.