The principals at Rowe and Presumpscot elementary schools and athletic director at Deering High are among 10 new administrators in the district this school year.
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Credit sought for Maine high school students who study abroad
A Maranacook student fresh off a year in Germany, and her teacher, want a statewide standard.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit related to drowning of Lewiston student
Rayan Issa, 13, drowned during a school field trip at Range State Park in June 2018, and his father claimed the city, the school district and the state failed to follow safety protocols.
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Report recommends sweeping changes at UMaine law school
The proposal for changes in governance, funding and course offerings will be reviewed by UMaine System trustees, who must determine how to pay for the endeavor.
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Maine’s top court says Arundel students can attend Thornton Academy Middle School
The Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling means RSU 21 will have to pay tuition, including $500,000 it already owes, for Arundel students to attend the private school in Saco.
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Districts digesting new school nutrition laws, and their costs
Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid ‘food shaming’ while providing nutritious meals.
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USM finds its hiring of former Kennebunk superintendent was done properly
But the internal review will yield some changes in the faculty hiring process, including a new requirement for diversity statements in all applications for permanent positions.
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Portland district, teachers tentatively agree on 3-year contract
Officials with the district and the union are pleased to reach an agreement on a new contract, which is expected to be approved after teachers return to school on Aug. 26.
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University of Maine System to release findings on future of law school
A committee that has looked at the challenges facing Maine’s only law school is expected to release a report on its findings at the end of the week.
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RSU 21 investigation into racist incidents costs $78,078 so far
As the Kennebunk school district awaits the findings of the independent probe, officials say they’re already taking steps to address questions raised by a former teacher’s complaint.