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Schools and Education

Published
November 11, 2014

Maine education commissioner out on indefinite medical leave

James E. Rier Jr. has headed the state's Department of Education since February.
Published
November 11, 2014

Maine’s second online charter school awaits approval

A state panel votes Thursday on a recommendation to approve Maine Virtual Academy's application.
Published
November 10, 2014

Boston-area faculty join students in backing fossil fuel divestment

Professors are joining the movement to get schools to divest from companies that produce climate-heating coal, oil and gas.
Published
November 10, 2014

Visitors from Russia make fast friends at Westbrook High

Whether trick-or-treating, bowling, playing Xbox, or cheering for the football team, it's 'like they've known each other for years.'
Published
November 8, 2014

Alfond Foundation gives $2 million to Mitchell scholar program

A $2 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation has capped a $10 million fundraising drive benefiting a college scholarship program founded by former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell. The gift will help The Mitchell Institute, which provides a scholarship to one graduating senior from every public high school in Maine every year, to increase the […]

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Published
November 8, 2014

Review of academic programs in UMaine System launched

All seven campuses in the system will be involved  in the comprehensive study.
Published
November 7, 2014

For-profit colleges sue to halt new regulations

Programs that don't pass a new 'gainful employment' standard risk the loss of federal student aid.
Published
November 6, 2014

USM cuts threaten thousands in grants for four students

With their research labs closing by Dec. 31, it's unclear what will happen to their fellowships and who will take over as mentors.
Published
November 6, 2014

Regional School Unit 5 refocuses on superintendent search

Board members say they won't obsess over Freeport's nearly leaving the three-town school district.
Published
November 3, 2014

Military recruiting to get another look by Portland School Board

Proposed changes in Portland would clarify confusion over recruiters wearing uniforms and opt-out options for parents.