Some at Scarborough High did react to Sam Mercer’s hints about his dark side, but it’s unclear what happened in other instances. His father says he’s not blaming anyone but maybe more could have been done.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine test scores hold steady in latest ‘Nation’s Report Card’
Maine meets or exceeds national averages, but falls short of Northeast states’ results in math and reading.
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Scores attend legislative hearing to debate merits of proficiency based diploma
Lawmakers hear testimony on bills to delay, significantly change or repeal the six-year-old law that was a key education reform of the LePage administration.
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New school board member who was fired by district can’t be ousted from office
There is no mechanism in local ordinances to take such an action, officials say.
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Father says he felt assured his son could play varsity baseball at Deering High
In a court affidavit, Howard Yee also says the principal’s denial of eligibility came without notice. A request for a temporary restraining order goes before a judge Wednesday.
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Leadership endowment fund to boost salary of new UMaine president
The system Tuesday will announce a new leader of the flagship Orono campus to replace outgoing Susan Hunter.
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For-profit colleges struggle despite assist from Betsy DeVos
Enrollment continues to decline as adult students want to return to work instead of getting a degree to bolster their resumes.
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Outcome of Maine’s plan for proficiency-based diplomas is up in the air
Three bills offer a range of delaying, changing or killing the controversial graduation requirement.
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Schools teach kids ABCs of digital privacy
They learn about reputation, online advertising and overuse at the age when many get their first cellphone, about 10 years old.
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Scarborough school controversy heats up as group aiming to oust 3 board members gets recall vote
A petition drive gathered enough valid signatures to force recall elections in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the school board has raised alarm about ‘slanderous attacks’ on Superintendent Julie Kukenberger.