One graduate’s mother says she will honor pledge to shave her head as reward for son’s academic comeback.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Forty-six frat members at UNH accused of student hazing
The allegations are directed at members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s New Hampshire Beta Chapter.
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Lisbon residents to vote on $19 million school budget Tuesday
Under the proposal, the local share will increase by 4.2%
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Lisbon looks to hire second school resource officer this year
Depending on benefits and years of service, the new position would cost the town roughly $80,000.
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Portland district doesn’t provide details about racial disparities in schools
The superintendent cited district statistics this week when saying that middle school students of color face more discipline than white students, but the district would not provide the data on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland superintendent says data backs middle schoolers’ claims of discrimination
Last month Lyman Moore and Lincoln middle school students marched outside their school buildings to protest what they said is discriminatory treatment from teachers, administrators and other students.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Schools and Education
Final case tied to college bribery scandal heads to trial
Jury selection in the case of a father accused of bribing a Georgetown University coach begins Tuesday in Boston federal court, more than 3 years after the first arrests were made in the so-called ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ investigation.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Crossing guard standing tall for kids celebrated by school community
East End Community School recently honored its beloved crossing guard, Danny Lowe, a client of Port Resources’ Achieving Independence in Maine program.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
National culture wars come to Maine school districts
Districts feel the heat after the Maine Republican Party advocates for a ban on critical race theory and discussion of gender in public school classrooms.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Our Class of 2022 Graduates to Watch
This month, thousands of young Mainers are making one of life’s great transitions at high school graduations across the state. For this annual feature, we seek out seniors who, because of heart, talent or toughness, are likely to make a difference in the world. In fact, they already have. Staff writer Kelley Bouchard shares the […]
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