Schools and Education
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PublishedOctober 29, 2018
Scarborough school board candidates weigh in on superintendent, proficiency-based education
Almost all have concerns about Julie Kukenberger's performance during the past year, and about adoption of a controversial model and grading system.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2018
Turbulent past year looms over hotly contested school board races in Scarborough
Most of the candidates say they want to reunite the community and move the district in a more positive direction, but conflicts likely will persist over the superintendent and her policy agenda.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2018
Forum at Portland synagogue focuses on immigration policy
The event, coming one day after the fatal attack in Pittsburgh, includes officials from the Anti-Defamation League.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2018
On education, Maine governor candidates agree: Much needs fixing
But their solutions – for teacher wages, staffing shortages, skyrocketing costs and institutional reforms – are varied.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2018
Mother plans to file complaint alleging Lisbon player punched daughter during soccer game
A video that Melonie Ross posted of the incident during a girls' soccer playoff game was viewed 73,000 times before she took it down.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2018
South Portland school official named state’s top assistant superintendent for 2019
Kathy Germani has worked in South Portland public schools for nearly four decades, including as a principal and special education teacher.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2018
Maine middle schoolers pick Moody for governor in mock election
Students also learned about ranked choice voting Wednesday at the Augusta State Armory.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2018
Head of Rockland area schools named Maine Superintendent of the Year
John McDonald, who heads RSU 13, responds with praise for his administrators, teachers, staff and the district's communities, which include Rockland, Thomaston, Owls Head, South Thomaston and Cushing.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2018
Million-dollar donation will jump-start digital innovation center at USM in Portland
A gift from Wex board chairman Michael Dubyak is intended to launch a state-of-the-art tech complex for students that will also be open to K-12 programs and midcareer professionals.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
UNE partners with Iceland universities on ocean food and sustainability program
The partnership will create a unique, international learning environment for students enrolled in both Maine and Iceland, officials say.
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