Legislators ask firms to explain use of ‘vast amount of data’ they collect on students

Schools and Education

Published
August 20, 2019

Legislators ask firms to explain use of ‘vast amount of data’ they collect on students

The FBI issued a warning that the expansion of education technology and the collection of student data could "present unique exploitation opportunities for criminals."
Published
August 19, 2019

Skowhegan district erases its Native American images as school year nears

The School Administrative District 54 board will convene to discuss next steps Thursday night.
Published
August 19, 2019

Dozens of unexpected students from migrant surge force Portland-area schools to adjust

Some districts say they're mostly prepared but at least one – Brunswick – may need to hire more teachers.
Published
August 17, 2019

Students lead effort to bring solar power to Portland public schools

The city's board of education on Tuesday will consider authorizing the superintendent to pursue an off-site solar project to provide electricity to the district.
Published
August 14, 2019

No tuition increase at Maine community colleges this fall

Tuition at Maine's seven community colleges will remain unchanged at $94 per credit hour for Maine students.
Published
August 13, 2019

RSU 16, Poland day care, state to share cost of $13,000 bus stop sign

Jan Jordan will get a flashing sign. RSU 16 will get help paying for it.
Published
August 12, 2019

Deering High students defend their school amid concerns about safety and discipline

While they say rumors about several incidents led to a drop in enrollment, they admit there’s room for improvement.
Published
August 11, 2019

What’s on school menus this fall? Trade mitigation

Some of the food the U.S. is buying from farmers hard-hit by tariffs will end up on students' lunch trays this year.
Published
August 11, 2019

Struggling Maine Virtual Academy looks to renew charter for online education

School officials and a panel overseeing Maine's charter schools point to improvements made since a report in January cited absenteeism and low test scores.
Published
August 10, 2019

Lewiston-Auburn has history of benefiting from Bates’ research

As officials in Auburn debate whether to use the results of a Bates College land-use survey, the Sun Journal looked at other student research projects that have led to policy decisions in the Twin Cities.