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Schools and Education

Published
September 11, 2016

New generation of teens doesn’t remember 9/11

It's a test for teachers: Getting young people who didn't experience the event firsthand to understand how it changed everything.
Published
September 8, 2016

ITT Technical Institute closes 130 U.S. campuses

The chain was banned last month from enrolling any new students who used federal financial aid.
Published
September 4, 2016

Ex-teacher’s appeal goes before Maine’s high court Sept. 14

Andrew Maderios was found guilty last year on four of nine domestic violence charges, including two felony counts.
Published
September 4, 2016

Short of supplies, teachers relying on crowdfunding

Educational donations in 2016 are likely to top $140 million on GoFundMe and DonorsChoose.
Published
September 4, 2016

Later school start times yield teachable moments

Backed by science, a movement taking hold in Maine fosters a more alert student body – and makes 'a huge difference.'

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Published
September 1, 2016

Excess lead in Yarmouth schools’ water sparks call for testing at all schools

A health advocate notes that many Maine school districts are not required to monitor for lead, as Yarmouth officials address slightly elevated levels at two schools.
Published
September 1, 2016

Five Monmouth Academy students are honored for their documentary in national competition

The project focused on the Acadian deportation of the 1700s and was chosen the best presentation from Maine in a National History Day contest.
Published
August 31, 2016

Water tests at 2 Yarmouth schools exceed federal standards for lead

Bottled drinking water will be provided to staff and students at Yarmouth Elementary School, where drinking fountains showed elevated lead levels, Superintendent Andrew R. Dolloff says in an email to parents Wednesday.
Published
August 30, 2016

Portland officials examine details of proposed school renovations

Several look for ways to reduce costs of the work sought for Presumpscot, Longfellow, Lyseth and Reiche elementary schools.
Published
August 30, 2016

Metro buses to transport Baxter Academy students

Some students of the charter school in Portland will get transit passes and Metro will add a trip to its express bus route covering Yarmouth and Freeport.