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Schools and Education

Published
August 8, 2016

Muslim boy’s family sues over arrest for homemade clock

The teen's family says the arrest violated his civil rights and forced them to leave the U.S.
Published
August 8, 2016

School funding commission sets meeting dates

The commission, which was assessed a $500 fine for a private meeting, is tasked with reforming the funding formula.
Published
August 3, 2016

Portland officials see cramped classrooms, run-down elementary schools

Tours at Presumpscot and Lyseth are part of fact-finding for a proposed $70 million bond to renovate four elementary schools in the city.
Published
August 1, 2016

SAD 6 board to decide on interim superintendent

Paul Penna, who's now principal of Bonny Eagle High School, would fill the post left vacant in May by the resignation of Frank Sherburne.
Published
July 31, 2016

Charity group funded school network led by former Gov. McKernan

The Telegram finds an unusual role for a Maine-based nonprofit; critics say it may have been used to skirt financial aid rules.

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Published
July 31, 2016

Most of EDMC’s recruited students dropped out

One expert says many ended up with 'crippling student debt and little prospect of being able to pay it back.'
Published
July 27, 2016

Anonymous donor gives additional $450,000 for arts program in Portland schools

The money will keep the 4-year-old Culture Club running for another three years.
Published
July 26, 2016

Maine universities get nearly $800,000 to help low-income students

The money is part of a program that helps students graduate high school with academic support and get financial counseling for college.
Published
July 25, 2016

Parents push $70 million plan to upgrade 4 elementary schools in Portland

They make their pitch at the first meeting of the school facilities ad hoc committee.
Published
July 18, 2016

Portland councilors consider $70 million borrowing plan for school renovations

School officials promote the project in a meeting with the council, but it's clear that city officials will take enough time for a thorough review.