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Schools and Education

Published
February 28, 2014

Court upholds California school clothing decision

The case involved wearing American flag T-shirts on Cinco de Mayo.
Published
February 27, 2014

Safety center recommended for Maine schools

The safety center could do more to improve the safety of Maine’s schools than billions of dollars in security upgrades, according to a new briefing.
Published
February 25, 2014

Proposal for state-run virtual school wins preliminary approval

The House backs a measure that would also place a moratorium on private online schools.
Published
February 24, 2014

Portland schools could open day after Labor Day

A draft proposal from the school district to the school board would put the first day of school on the Tuesday after Labor Day.
Published
February 21, 2014

UMaine system considers in-state tuition for veterans

The board’s executive committee is expected to vote on the measure today.

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Published
February 18, 2014

Monmouth Academic Decathlon team immersed in WW I

The team has spent a year preparing for the March 1 event in Portland.
Published
February 12, 2014

Kentucky can’t ignore out-of-state gay marriages

They must be recognized, a judge says in ruling that part of the state’s own ban on same-sex marriage ‘demeans’ a class of people and discriminates.
Published
February 12, 2014

Acting commissioner endorsed for Maine’s top education post

Lawmakers also give Jim Rier an ovation for his many years of service as they send his nomination to the Senate.
Published
February 12, 2014

Maine education committee approves moratorium on virtual charter schools

Approved 11-2, the bill now goes to the Legislature.
Published
February 10, 2014

At Maine schools, drinking and drug rules often hard to enforce

The controversy over reversed athlete suspensions in Westbrook shows the difficulty for districts in creating clear, effective policies.