The FBI issued a warning that the expansion of education technology and the collection of student data could “present unique exploitation opportunities for criminals.”
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Skowhegan district erases its Native American images as school year nears
The School Administrative District 54 board will convene to discuss next steps Thursday night.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Dozens of unexpected students from migrant surge force Portland-area schools to adjust
Some districts say they’re mostly prepared but at least one – Brunswick – may need to hire more teachers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Students lead effort to bring solar power to Portland public schools
The city’s board of education on Tuesday will consider authorizing the superintendent to pursue an off-site solar project to provide electricity to the district.
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No tuition increase at Maine community colleges this fall
Tuition at Maine’s seven community colleges will remain unchanged at $94 per credit hour for Maine students.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
RSU 16, Poland day care, state to share cost of $13,000 bus stop sign
Jan Jordan will get a flashing sign. RSU 16 will get help paying for it.
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Deering High students defend their school amid concerns about safety and discipline
While they say rumors about several incidents led to a drop in enrollment, they admit there’s room for improvement.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
What’s on school menus this fall? Trade mitigation
Some of the food the U.S. is buying from farmers hard-hit by tariffs will end up on students’ lunch trays this year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Struggling Maine Virtual Academy looks to renew charter for online education
School officials and a panel overseeing Maine’s charter schools point to improvements made since a report in January cited absenteeism and low test scores.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston-Auburn has history of benefiting from Bates’ research
As officials in Auburn debate whether to use the results of a Bates College land-use survey, the Sun Journal looked at other student research projects that have led to policy decisions in the Twin Cities.