Schools and Education
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PublishedDecember 6, 2019
Opposition to name change prompts USM to put proposal on hold
A bill to change the name to the University of Maine at Portland will be withdrawn as USM President Glenn Cummings says there's time for more research and discussion.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2019
Scarborough teachers rally over stalled contract talks
They have been working without a contract since Aug. 31 and their union will soon enter fact-finding negotiations with the school board.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2019
U.S. Secret Service investigates data hack at Bonny Eagle schools
A piece of ransomeware was installed on a district server last weekend, possibly exposing sensitive employee information.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2019
Shouting, gavel banging mark tense exchange over teacher investigation at Carrabec High School
One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2019
Frye Island, with no students, asks court to let it leave school district
The dispute over the island's education tax assessment has gone on for years, with $1.5 million at stake.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2019
Portland principals stress importance of current middle school model
The district is taking another look at potential cost savings that might come from a grade-level reorganization.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Portland school board inaugurates new members
The Portland Board of Public Education voted Monday night to re-appoint Roberto Rodriguez as chairman and welcomed new board member Adam Burk.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2019
Review will help state decide whether to shift child special education services
A bill introduced this year makes local school districts responsible for providing for 3- to 5-year-olds.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
Massachusetts Gov. Baker signs bill with $1.5 billion in new school spending
Supporters of the measure say it will help ensure schools have the resources needed to provide high quality education for students across Massachusetts, regardless of zip code or income level.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
USM shows its plan to house hundreds in first dorm on Portland campus
The proposal includes a mix of single rooms and studio and 2-bedroom apartments for upperclassmen, graduate and law students.
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