Plans call for a $1 million reserve fund, plus items such as hiring two ed techs and aiding school-based health centers.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Maine parents still in the dark about criminal checks on school employees
Delayed setup of a state online database means the public can’t see background and credentials information for school district employees before October.
Maine Department of Education makes push for regional services
A workshop Friday at the Augusta Civic Center will delve into new state law that authorizes creation of regional service centers.
Kents Hill’s new head of school begins tenure in Readfield
READFIELD — Christopher Cheney has spent the last few months meeting staff and getting to know the community since he was named the new leader of Kents Hill School. He’s also remembering what it’s like to live in America. “(Living abroad) was an amazing experience, but we’re excited to reconnect with Maine,” Cheney said during […]
UMaine professor researching ways to slow browntail moth
Eleanor Groden is looking into how things like fungi and viruses target the moths’ caterpillars, which cause rashes and respiratory diseases.
As Maine’s school programs shift, more educators needed
Officials suggest Gov. Paul LePage’s comments on teachers being ‘a dime a dozen’ are off the mark.
Scarborough divided as voters head to 3rd vote on school budget
Campaign signs expose a deep divide and differing views on a proposed $47.1 million school budget for a school year that’s already underway.
Commerce Department awards $1.5 million grant to support aquaculture
The grant will be used to upgrade the Darling Marine Center at the University of Maine in Orono.
Eliot Cutler resigns as head of UMaine System graduate center
The two-time gubernatorial candidate leaves the position two years after he was hired to head the new Portland-based center.
New Hampshire university to take in students after Harvey
Franklin Pierce is offering free tuition and room and board during the fall semester.