Schools and Education

Published
March 6, 2015

South Portland students not giving up on controversial change to pledge invitation

Three students plan to again seek the faculty's approval for a new introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Published
March 6, 2015

Bill aims to change how test scores are used to evaluate Maine teachers

The head of the teachers union agrees with Maine officials that scores from the state's assessment test have to play a part to meet federal rules.
Published
March 6, 2015

Search reading, writing and math scores for Maine high school juniors
Published
March 5, 2015

Education called key to Indian mascot dispute

Skowhegan's superintendent reported to the school board Thursday night on a meeting with a former Penobscot Nation chief.
Published
March 5, 2015

Plan for Portland high schoolers to use Metro buses gets support

Under a cost-sharing agreement, the Portland school district would cover the cost of bus fares for any high school student to ride the Metro to and from school.