The collaboration that started five years ago has been extended to 2029 and is expected to expand.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Teacher accused of sex assault exchanged 94 texts with student, cyber expert says
The Saco police detective testifies that former Kennebunk High teacher Jill Lamontagne and the student sent the messages between May 28 and June 9 in 2017.
UMaine football player, 18, dies during preseason workout on campus
Freshman Darius Minor of Locust Grove, Virginia, was involved in supervised light training when he collapsed on the field, where team staff and first responders were unable to resuscitate him.
Yarmouth considers school projects totaling at least $40 million
The Town Council will decide whether to send 2 questions to voters to fund renovations to 4 schools.
New law lets Maine school districts decide how students make the grade to graduate
School districts will now be able to choose whether to use the proficiency-based standards or revert to the traditional system when deciding who is qualified to graduate.
Colleges ask for a share of future salary in lieu of loans
So-called income share agreements offer an alternative to piling up debt, and give colleges an incentive to help students find great jobs.
Maine executive named CEO of new Portland-based graduate center
Theresa Sutton will begin work immediately at Maine Center Ventures of the University of Maine System.
Greely High School teacher named interim principal
Chris Hoffman of Brunswick has taught at the school since 2009.
Maine Girls’ Academy walked a financial tightrope before deciding to close
IRS documents show the private high school’s expenses were slightly more than revenue in 2016-17, and enrollments that generate critical tuition revenue have declined since then.
Bay State eyes funds for safer schools
The bulk of $72 million alloted from surplus would allow school districts to hire social workers and mental health pros.