Schools and Education

Published
May 20, 2023

Culinary arts students at Augusta-based technical center learn by running school’s food trailer

Chef Heidi Parent strives to be innovative with her culinary arts program, including using COVID-19 pandemic relief funding to buy a food trailer for her students to run.
Published
May 18, 2023

A professor falsely accused his class of using ChatGPT. Their diplomas are in jeopardy.

A Texas A&M instructor falsely accused students of using ChatGPT to write essays, putting them at risk of failing.
Published
May 17, 2023

Marshwood Middle School principal resigns after employee files for protection order against him

In his resignation letter to MSAD 35, David Creech said he was leaving because of health matters that require his attention.
Published
May 16, 2023

Employees’ frustrations mount over lingering payroll problems in Hallowell-based school district

The head of the school employees' union said the payroll issues have distracted staff for more than a year and that 'poor and untimely communication' by administrators in trying to fix the problems 'has become unbearable.'
Published
May 15, 2023

Turner-based school district to vote on budget

Residents of Turner, Greene and Leeds will vote Thursday at their town offices.
Published
May 15, 2023

DeSantis bans diversity, equity and inclusion in Florida colleges

The law also bans courses that include viewpoints with which the governor disagrees, prompting a statewide faculty union to argue that presenting a variety of perspectives is 'a bedrock of democracy.'
Published
May 14, 2023

Gorham House preschool brings together youth, older adults

For the residents at the senior living community, as well as the preschoolers, intergenerational learning makes for joy, compassion and special connections.
Published
May 12, 2023

Culinary crash course aims to feed need for Maine restaurant workers

HospitalityMaine has teamed up with York County Community College to offer the New Cook Bootcamp.
Published
May 11, 2023

RSU 73 directors updated on grant funding, students’ worsening behavior on buses

Norma Jackman, the district's director of transportation, said two parents have been sent bills for student damage to a bus.
Published
May 11, 2023

Portland announces finalists for superintendent role

Two public school administrators, Ryan Scallon of Philadelphia and Eric Moore of Minneapolis, are the top candidates to replace Xavier Botana.