Laliberte, who’s been president of State University of New York at Delhi since 2016, was chosen unanimously by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and will start on Aug. 1.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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UNE receives $5 million to help relocate its medical school
The relocation of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is part of a plan to consolidate all the college’s health programs at its Portland campus.
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Portland school board approves $133.1 million budget for next year
If approved by the City Council and Portland voters, the budget would increase taxes by $84 a year for the owner of a $300,000 home.
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Maine colleges must provide transcripts to students who owe
The law goes into effect 3 months after the Maine Legislature adjourns.
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White House to extend pause in student loan payments through August
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic.
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Oxford Hills superintendent accused of restraining a child resigns
After just six months on the job, Superintendent Monica Henson was placed on administrative leave Jan. 26, following allegations of improperly physically restraining a child and a no-confidence vote by the teachers’ union.
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Maranacook Community High School to remain remote Tuesday as COVID-19 spike continues
Superintendent: We will make day-to-day decisions on when to resume in-person learning.
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‘My jagged path to cap and gown’: Reflections from a 23-year-old expectant high school graduate
Brianna Robinson of Auburn is just weeks away from receiving her high school diploma through Wayfinder Schools.
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Finding their way: Program gives young parents an alternative path to graduation
Wayfinder Schools offers under-credited, over-aged students a second chance to earn their high school diploma.
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Central Maine school districts turning to emerging bus scanning technology to address safety, driver shortages
The technology was originally installed during the pandemic to help with contact-tracing, but officials are now looking at the devices as a way of improving efficiency and safety for students.