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Schools and Education

Published
November 18, 2016

Maranacook high school students launch into virtual flight on simulator

With instructors, they also fly remote-control aircraft at the University of Maine at Augusta.
Published
November 17, 2016

Former president leaves legacy of family atmosphere at SMCC

Wayne Ross, who led the school for more than 20 years, has died at the age of 80.
Published
November 16, 2016

Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes

Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
Published
November 15, 2016

Portland school board approves 3-year contract with teachers

It will include a 1.5 percent salary increase in the second and third years of the agreement.
Published
November 15, 2016

Brunswick schools agree to pay $125,000 to settle bullying lawsuit

The district also is required to adopt stronger anti-bullying policies for Brunswick Junior High School as part of the agreement with a former student.

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Published
November 14, 2016

UMaine System records enrollment turnaround, gets warning on graduate center

Faculty members at USM and Orono say they need more time to create a joint MBA program.
Published
November 10, 2016

Spurwink awarded $20 million grant for team-teaching program

The largest grant ever received by the Portland organization will help expand efforts at high schools in Maine and in other states.
Published
November 10, 2016

Final count shows Maine voters passed new tax for school funding

Question 2 will add a 3 percent surcharge for the highest-earning Mainers to ensure that the state covers 55 percent of the cost of public schools.
Published
November 9, 2016

Commission votes to renew charters for two Maine schools

The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences in Hinckley and the Cornville Regional Charter School, the first two charter schools in the state, are renewed for five more years.
Published
November 6, 2016

Flier found at Bates College denounced as ‘voter suppression’ attempt

The flier falsely suggests that students would be required to register their motor vehicles and update their driver's licenses in order to vote in the city.