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Schools and Education

Published
March 11, 2014

After years of cutting, Portland school budget seeks to bolster staff

The superintendent’s budget asks voters for a $4 million spending increase that would require taxes to go up.
Published
March 11, 2014

USM ready to lay out deep cuts, rebuild bridge to its future

It needs to come up with $14 million in savings and revenues as part of an overall campus restructuring effort.
Published
March 9, 2014

RSU 4 board reconsiders privatized school busing

The school board could vote on a proposal as soon as Wednesday.
Published
March 8, 2014

Cold night camp-out helps out Maine warming center

Four educators spend the night outside Cony High School to raise money for the local warming center.
Published
March 7, 2014

UMaine System to cut 165 jobs, may eliminate more

Chancellor James Page tells a legislative committee the system is trying to address a $36 million deficit and further cuts could complicate plans.

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Published
March 6, 2014

Alfond Foundation to award $500 to all Maine babies

The foundation has awarded nearly 23,000 grants worth almost $11.5 million since establishing the program in 2009.
Published
March 6, 2014

Survey of students finds shifting priorities in picking college

A record 46 percent of students reported that cost was a very important factor in where they ended up, compared with 31 percent nine years ago.
Published
March 6, 2014

Lottery held to fill Baxter Academy’s new student spots

One of five charter schools in the state, the academy had more than 100 apply for 85 student openings.
Published
March 5, 2014

New SAT makes essay optional, eliminates obscure vocabulary

Students will also have the option of taking the test on a computer and won't be penalized for wrong answers.
Published
March 5, 2014

Virtual charter school eager to get started in Maine

The board hopes to start recruiting staff and students soon, and plans to open at least one local center where the faculty will work.