Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Students help interview 3 finalists for job of Lewiston schools superintendent
Bill Webster is retiring.
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Proposed changes to Title IX sex assault reporting rules inspire a flood of input
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rewrote the rules, arguing they make the process fairer for alleged sex assault victims as well as those who are accused.
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UNE and UMaine Law School partnering on maritime law program
Students who qualify could earn an undergraduate degree in marine affairs and a law degree in six years instead of the standard seven.
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Portland teachers balk at proposal that would contract out pre-K program
The school board’s curriculum committee is considering three options to expand pre-kindergarten to another 140 students over 5 years.
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CMCC to add two traditional trades majors: plumbing and HVAC
Saying the jobs are in demand and high-paying, the community college in Auburn will offer two-year degree programs in the trades beginning this fall.
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Trustees approve master plan for USM that would transform the Portland campus
The approval, which doesn’t include the millions of dollars that would be needed, clears the way for a revitalization of the campus with dorms, a student center and a new quad.
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UMaine system officials reviewing dozens of academic programs to eliminate or consolidate
Academic officers have identified over 30 programs that could be affected as part of an effort to cut costs and increase efficiency.
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Falmouth considers buying 40 acres next to school campus
About 10 of the 40 acres would be available for future school or municipal use, the town manger says.
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Photos: Maine high school jazz bands tune up for a really big show
Maine bands will be among 275 bands and vocal ensembles from around the country performing Saturday in the Berklee High School Jazz Festival in Boston.