Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

Parents like private school vouchers so much that demand is exceeding budgets in some states

by GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

At least 4 states that have made most children eligible for taxpayer-funded scholarships to private schools are seeing more families using the programs than planned.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education

Officials say 10-year-old Midwest boy was source of threat to Lewiston High School

by Kendra Caruso October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

The threat had circulated on social media over the weekend and caused some parents to keep their children home from school.

Maine, Schools and Education

New enrollment numbers show expected growth at Maine community colleges

by Lana Cohen October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Enrollment in Maine’s seven community colleges rose by 12.2% between 2019 and 2023, almost the same amount that enrollment declined in the state’s public university system.

Maine, Schools and Education

Maine, federal student loan programs offer relief, even if it’s confusing for borrowers

by Lana Cohen October 21, 2023October 22, 2023

Since the pandemic pause on payments has ended, programs like Maine’s Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit can offer some help, but many say navigating that and the federal options, while still getting notices from loan servicers, is often confusing.