The union representing agency workers called on the Maine Department of Education to replace Director Roberta Lucas, citing a ‘toxic work environment’ and her ‘apparent support’ for dissolving the agency.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Struggling UMaine System sees some bright spots
Enrollment at the system’s 7 campuses is declining less than expected and students are taking more credit hours, which also helps the bottom line.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Schools and Education
One man arrested as schools, colleges in Maine go into lockdown
Threats were made against students and staff at MSAD 75, Northern Maine Community College and several Skowhegan-area schools.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Winthrop holds candlelight vigil for victims of Lewiston mass shooting
The vigil was held Wednesday night at Winthrop High School and honored the lives of student Aaron Young, 14; his father, Bill Young, 43; and Jason Walker, 51, the uncle of a Winthrop High School student.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Largest Christian university in U.S. faces record fine after federal investigation into alleged deception
An Education Department investigation found Grand Canyon University lied to more than 7,500 students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston students return to class nearly a week after mass shootings
Superintendent Jake Langlais will take a “pulse” of the situation in schools day by day for the next few weeks.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education
A district-by-district look at home schooling’s explosive growth, which a Washington Post analysis finds has far outpaced the rate at private and public schools.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Refugees to be provided transitional housing at Good Will-Hinckley in Fairfield
About 35 refugees from Somalia, Syria and other countries are to be relocated from southern Maine to the Good Will-Hinckley campus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
‘We could just hear sirens’: Bates students mourn with their neighbors
A night of panic turned into 2 days of uncertainty as students sheltered in place on campus.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting
Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night’s shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.