Michael J. Henry had complained against Regional School Unit 73, saying the district’s actions created ‘conditions for possible dismissal in what was otherwise an unsullied career.’
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Busy school nurses face complex student needs
Physical and mental complications among students go way beyond the traditional image of the nurse as dispenser of Band-Aids.
Wave of immigrants brings ‘richness,’ rapid change to Maine’s classrooms
Data reflect how racial diversity that was initially clustered in bigger cities like Portland and Lewiston is moving into smaller towns and suburbs.
MECA’s new president sees arts education as key to navigating an ever-changing world
After 6 months on the job, Laura Freid envisions a bright future for the school’s creative ‘problem-solvers of the future.’
Hall-Dale youth athletic director ranks among top in U.S.
Colin Roy will be recognized at a conference in Phoenix for a career spanning four decades.
More than 100 Maine schools look to launch regional service centers
Some rural districts see them as a way to share resources and tap into state education funding.
Maine school officials alarmed about rising popularity of vaping
About 15 percent of Maine high schoolers – more than the national average – say they have used the devices, which can deliver nicotine or even THC, the active ingredient in pot.
Campus puppy party helps UMF students, staff relieve stress
Nearly 500 people took part in an event that included 7 golden retriever puppies in the Farmington Campus Center.
Brown University begins investigation of hazing on men’s swimming, diving team
The student newspaper first reported that team members took part in ‘initiation’ rituals in October.
Kaplan University closes South Portland campus
The space previously occupied by the for-profit school will be taken over by Maine Medical Center.