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Schools and Education

Published
August 22, 2016

Portland schools will try to bridge gaps with immigrant parents

A committee will seek solutions after families feeling cut off from educators ask for changes in policies.
Published
August 19, 2016

Kindergarten warmup eases first-day jitters

The Lakes Region School District adopts a new program to help youngsters get comfortable with school before it starts for real.
Published
August 17, 2016

Westbrook School Committee appoints Peter Lancia as superintendent

The 49-year-old Portland resident has worked for the Westbrook district for 26 years, most recently as the assistant superintendent.
Published
August 12, 2016

Unity College names new president

Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, who has been serving in an interim capacity since January, is the college's 11th president.
Published
August 12, 2016

Former Massachusetts education secretary to lead Alabama schools

Michael Sentance, an education adviser and reformer, is chosen to make changes in Alabama public schools.

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Published
August 12, 2016

Maine officials extend student computer contract

But officials say they are still considering ways to change the school laptop program, which gives students state-financed computer devices.
Published
August 11, 2016

Unity College braces to hit all-time enrollment high

The private college, which specializes in sustainability science, credits new investments and innovation for its surge.
Published
August 11, 2016

Westbrook assistant superintendent poised to take top job

If hired, Peter Lancia, who has worked in the school district for 26 years, would succeed Marc Gousse.
Published
August 10, 2016

UMaine System to pay $30,000 to settle lawsuit by fired UMA athletic director

Warren Newton, who was fired in 2015 from his job at the Augusta campus, agrees to drop all claims under the terms of a settlement.
Published
August 10, 2016

South Portland to get state funds for new or renovated middle school

The project's cost, design and location will be determined with public input as the city weighs how to address major deficiencies at two schools for grades 6 through 8.