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Schools and Education

Published
December 7, 2016

Most Maine students proficient in English, science, new test shows

The results of the statewide tests for students in grades three through eight can't be compared to results from previous tests.
Published
December 6, 2016

Cornville charter school wins approval to add pre-K and high school

The school will become the first charter school in Maine to offer such programming.
Published
December 5, 2016

USM School of Music gets surprise $600,000 donation

A total of $500,000 is from the Bob Crewe Foundation, named after the late songwriter from Scarborough, while his brother Dan gives $100,000.
Published
December 5, 2016

Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools

A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
Published
December 3, 2016

Virginia school district weighs banning 2 classic books

Meanwhile, it pulls copies of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' from classrooms and libraries.

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Published
December 2, 2016

Glenn Cummings formally installed as USM president, after 17 months on the job: photos

Friday's ceremony makes the former Maine House speaker the university's first official president since 2012.
Published
November 25, 2016

‘End-around’ in filling education post means instability, Maine lawmakers say

Gov. LePage's latest acting commissioner pick once again delegates authority to his primary choice: William Beardsley.
Published
November 24, 2016

Readfield parents say teacher put bag over girl’s head

They're suing RSU 38 and the fifth-grade educator, saying their daughter was subject to bullying.
Published
November 23, 2016

Saint Joseph’s college kicks off its 8th annual pie baking contest

Volunteers gathered in the school's mercy hall to bake 250 pies for area families
Published
November 21, 2016

LePage makes move to keep his pick in charge of education department

In appointing Robert Hasson to the post of temporary deputy commissioner, the governor keeps his original nominee, William Beardsley, on as deputy commissioner.