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Schools and Education

Published
October 28, 2015

Maine scores higher than national average on ‘Nation’s Report Card’

A dip in the state's score from last year's National Assessment of Educational Progress test reflects a national trend.
Published
October 26, 2015

Two groups pitch charter school proposals to Maine commission

Snow Pond Arts Academy would be a performing arts high school in Sidney, and Acadia Academy would open a pre-K-through-sixth-grade charter school in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
Published
October 24, 2015

Obama calls for cap on time students spend taking standardized tests

The president wants testing limited to 2 percent of classroom time because 'learning is about so much more than just filling in the right bubble.'
Published
October 21, 2015

Interactive map: Graduation rates in the 50 states

Maine's graduation rate exceeds the national average, but lags behind some of its neighbors. Explore the data to see where Maine students stand.
Published
October 20, 2015

Portland school officials study capital improvements

They plan to overhaul the district's multi-year plan to come up with a new list of priorities.

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Published
October 20, 2015

Maine to use SAT as annual assessment for juniors

Meanwhile, a New Hampshire company will administer English and math tests for third through eighth grades.
Published
October 20, 2015

Salt documentary school, Maine College of Art proceed in partnership talks

Save Salt members are 'encouraged' that MECA's leadership seems willing to listen to alumni's concerns.
Published
October 20, 2015

How Maine’s high school graduation rate compares

The latest federal data show that Maine's high school graduation rate remains above the national average.
Published
October 20, 2015

Two Westbrook school board members face challengers

Two other incumbents are running unopposed.
Published
October 19, 2015

Waterville high school principal faces dismissal hearing

The superintendent of schools put Don Reiter on administrative leave with pay Sept. 1 for reasons he will not reveal.