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Schools and Education

Published
July 12, 2014

Challenge to teacher tenure gaining momentum

As an anti-tenure group plans to file a lawsuit in New York, groups in two more states prepare to do the same.
Published
July 12, 2014

Critics say USM stripping a classic of its history

They say that removing the large windows and putting on vinyl siding has ruined the 1821 building.
Published
July 11, 2014

Maine to offer database of recent college graduates’ earnings

Concern about high student debt is among the factors behind the release of such information.
Published
July 10, 2014

Survey faults campus assault response

Lack of coordination between many campuses and law enforcement and failure to investigate are cited.
Published
July 8, 2014

USM president to step down, take systemwide position

After two trying years marked by contentious cost cuts, Theodora Kalikow will retain her $203,000 salary and move into a new role.

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Published
July 8, 2014

Division I schools in Boston question plan for College Athletes Bill of Rights

A city councilor has proposed changes including mandatory four-year scholarships and lifetime coverage for sports-related injuries.
Published
July 8, 2014

Maine Board of Education elects new leadership

Peter Geiger of Lewiston is chairman and Martha Harris of Winterport is vice chairwoman for one year.
Published
July 8, 2014

Union wants education official to quit

In a show of discord with Obama, teachers call for Education Secretary Arne Duncan's job.
Published
July 8, 2014

Obama: States will be required to show their teacher placement

The administration wants all – including poor and minority – children to have well-qualified teachers.
Published
July 7, 2014

Maine task force aims to feed hungry students

Advocates say federally funded school nutrition programs are underutilized.