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Schools and Education

Published
May 1, 2014

Famous bidders already lining up for LA Clippers

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Oprah, Sean Combs and Matt Damon are on the list of potential buyers.
Published
May 1, 2014

Westbrook High students fight ‘party’ image

A group trying to change attitudes says it’s a slow process, and that most kids follow the substance abuse rules.
Published
April 30, 2014

UMaine system may take $11.4 million from reserves to balance budget

A finance committee will consider Monday the proposed budget, which the system’s finance chief describes as not sustainable.
Published
April 30, 2014

Sex assaults at Maine colleges come out of hiding

Colleges welcome an upswing in reports as proof that they are embracing federal guidelines to support victims.
Published
April 29, 2014

Westbrook school budget in limbo after city council’s rejection

Depending on how much in cuts the council approves, reductions could come from a contingency fund, athletics, the music program or teacher positions.

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Published
April 28, 2014

Maine readies ‘report cards’ for schools

This year, the assessment is being expanded to include the percentage of students receiving free lunch and teachers’ education and experience levels.
Published
April 28, 2014

Maine high school graduation rate ranks 15th

Education officials caution that graduation rate is just one part of gauging schools’ success.
Published
April 26, 2014

USM faculty told to find $1.26 million in savings

The Faculty Senate has until May 31 to suggest cutbacks to avoid layoffs.
Published
April 22, 2014

Supreme Court deals blow to affirmative action

The high court rules that a state’s voters can outlaw the use of race as a factor in college admissions.
Published
April 22, 2014

UNE celebrates opening of campus in Morocco

It is the only American higher education institution in the country.