Schools and Education
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
USM president responds to criticism about removal of sex offender’s artwork
Saying the paintings could 'serve as a trigger' for victims of abuse, Glenn Cummings said he took the action to 'provide a safe place for our students.'
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
UMaine Machias junior wins national scholarship
Ponuwon Wocuhsis Brodeur, a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, used her studies to help her respond to personal tragedy and win an honor from the Udall Foundation.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
Portland mayor calls for spending cuts, new revenues to protect school budget
Ethan Strimling presents his recommendations as the City Council also hears from residents defending the school budget.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
Scarborough voters consider removing three school board members Tuesday
But what happens next in a months-long controversy involving top school personnel and divisive policy decisions is anybody's guess.
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PublishedMay 5, 2018
Protecting schools: When the ‘good guys with guns’ misfire
Adding to the debate about arming teachers with guns is the fact that accidents happen.
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PublishedMay 3, 2018
Arizona teachers win raise, end strike
Teachers do not get everything they wanted, but they win substantial gains from reluctant lawmakers.
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PublishedMay 3, 2018
Maine schools will get some state funding even though lawmakers failed to act
Because the Legislature adjourned without passing a major school funding bill, the state will consider it an emergency and issue subsidy checks based on conservative estimates, a spokesman says.
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PublishedMay 2, 2018
Arizona teachers rally as funding vote nears that would end strike
The state's educators have won a pay raise but haven't yet secured additional school aid.
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PublishedMay 2, 2018
Colby College rescinds honorary degree for Bill Cosby in wake of assault conviction
The Waterville college's board of trustees voted unanimously to rescind the degree given to Cosby in 1992.
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PublishedMay 2, 2018
Company donates $1 million toward construction of UMaine engineering center
The gift from Packaging Corporation of America, member of a pulp and paper foundation that encourages students to consider paper-related technical careers.
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