Kathryn Hawes led Regional School Unit 21, which was rocked by racist incidents that led to a discrimination complaint.
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Controversial Fairfield area superintendent resigns after just 10 months
Reza Namin, who made waves in School Administrative District 49 after serving as Westbrook’s superintendent, told the school staff Tuesday that he has accepted a position with another organization.
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Two groups apply to fill last open spot for charter school in Maine
The Maine Charter School Commission expects to make a decision this fall on applications from the Ecology Learning Center and Sheffwood Academy.
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Maine keeps charter school cap at 10, as states weigh impact of expansions
The legislation, along with another bill limiting the number of students who can enroll at the state’s two virtual charter schools, is enacted without the governor’s signature.
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Three are better than one, Westbrook High assistant principals say
They’re planning a cooperative approach to the new school year that would eliminate the traditional position.
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NYC teacher finishes first year in one-room schoolhouse on Cliff Island
Jenny Baum teaches the island’s two students and becomes a beloved member of the community.
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Former Kennebunk teacher who was acquitted of sex crimes plans to sue RSU 21
The Maine Human Rights Commission dismissed a complaint by Jill Lamontagne, who contends the district retaliated against her for reporting concerns about students harassing teachers.
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Jason Judd named new executive director of Educate Maine
Judd, who serves as the nonprofit’s deputy executive director, will replace Ed Cervone, Educate Maine announced Thursday.
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Boston College names building for alum who inspired ice bucket challenge
Boston College has announced that its new indoor baseball and softball training facility will be named after Pete Frates, who helped popularize the ALS fundraiser.
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Fight over state funding for religious schools heads to federal appeals court
Judge D. Brock Hornby rules that Maine education money cannot pay tuition to religious schools in communities without state-funded schools of their own, but acknowledges an inevitable appeal.