Barbara Finklestein will retire at the end of June after five years as president of YCCC.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
Huffman is among 33 parents charged in an illicit scheme to help the children of wealthy families get into prestigious universities.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says
A report by Disability Rights Maine cites ‘clear and troubling trends’ in schools’ use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
SMCC graduates 1,096 students, second-largest class in its history
In commencement exercises at the Cross Insurance Arena, students ranging in age from 18 to 69 are awarded 1,126 degrees and certificates.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine
She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote
A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Next stop Madagascar for 18-year-old graduating from USM
At an age when most teens are graduating from high school, Sam Matey is about to get a college degree and study lemurs.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Buyouts total $417,000 for 3 SAD 49 administrators
Superintendent Reza Namin says the money will come from insurance and funds left over in the current budget.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers weigh state borrowing to help college grads pay off loans
One proposal would use $250 million in bonds to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for college graduates who agree to live and work in the state for at least five years.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bill to raise starting salaries for teachers passes Legislature
LD 898 proposes raising the minimum salary of certified K-12 teachers to $40,000 a year.