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Schools and Education

Published
February 18, 2016

After Windham student charged with sex assaults, superintendent sends message to parents

Superintendent Sandy Prince says in an email that the alleged assaults by Tyrell Gullatt did not occur on school property.
Published
February 17, 2016

Hall School project to go to April vote

All but $1.4 million of the $29.7 million reconstruction project would be covered by the state.
Published
February 16, 2016

Author Stephen King honored with endowed chair at UMaine

A $1 million gift from the Alfond Foundation will fund the English faculty position at his alma mater.
Published
February 16, 2016

Education Committee endorses $40,000 minimum salary for Maine public school teachers

The average salary in Maine is now $50,017 a year, and about 150 Maine teachers earn less than $40,000.
Published
February 16, 2016

Bowdoin to use $10 million gift to build center for environmental study

The facility on the Brunswick campus will bring together students from various fields to study policy and research environmental problems.

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Published
February 16, 2016

Later start times for southern Maine middle and high schools proposed

With an eye toward student health, the CDC recommends the school day start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
Published
February 15, 2016

Ballot initiative proposes surcharge on high earners to pay for education

The Stand Up for Students initiative could result in lower property taxes because the state would be contributing more to local districts.
Published
February 14, 2016

Cornville Regional Charter School opts to appoint board members

Seeking to diversify a parent-heavy elected board, Maine's first elementary charter school changes its bylaws.
Published
February 12, 2016

Conan O’Brien recalls studies, pranks at Harvard

The late-night TV host speaks to a Harvard audience about the value of a liberal-arts education.
Published
February 11, 2016

Maine Arts Commission chief touts benefits of arts education

"It gives kids all kinds of skills that they can use in almost everything in life," Julie Richard says at a business breakfast series at Thomas College.