Schools and Education
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2017
Alfond foundation donates $1.5 million to Saint Joseph’s to boost nursing education
The grant will help fund the college's Center for Nursing Excellence in Standish at a time when Maine faces a shortage of nurses in the workforce.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2017
Number of older Americans with unpaid student loans quadruples in just 10 years
The highest default rate on federal student loans is among borrowers who are 65 and older.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2017
South Portland approves later school start times
School officials respond to community support and a trend toward improving students' health, safety and academic achievement.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2017
Graduates getting poor results from training at more than 800 for-profit colleges
A federal report says their programs often leave students with high debt and no job prospects, but community colleges fared much better.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2017
Portland School Department’s role in political push for borrowing questioned
The superintendent helped an outside group send pro-renovations fliers home in student backpacks, but two city councilors say that's improperly supporting the campaign.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2017
Portland school board wants $5 million in capital improvement funds
The request comes amid a debate over a proposed bond issue to renovate four elementary schools.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2017
LePage administration offers incentives for school districts to share programs
The Maine Department of Education will distribute grants to districts that find areas where they can partner with other schools to save money.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2017
Madawaska school band will perform as part of Trump inauguration festivities
The Pride of Madawaska is one of 12 bands that will perform in a concert at the Lincoln Memorial the day before the 45th president is sworn in.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2016
Westbrook moves forward with renovations for 2 schools
A contractor could break ground at Saccarappa Elementary School and Westbrook Middle School as soon as the summer break begins, the superintendent says.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2016
Voters to decide on $4 million track and field project at Freeport High
Freeport, Pownal and Durham will vote Jan. 10 on a synthetic track and field facility.
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