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Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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University for displaced responds to refugee crisis
A N.H. university could expand programs to 20 more refugee camps in the Middle East and Africa by 2022.
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Waterville workshop gives music teachers a rockin’ new approach for kids
It’s part of a pilot program to teach modern music in hopes of reaching more students.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Saint Joseph’s College science students will get more financial aid
A 5-year, $647,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will go to help academically talented students at the Standish college in need of financial assistance.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland school officials recommend putting most of extra state money toward tax relief
The rest of the $1.7 million would go toward capital improvements and restoring some programs cut during budget deliberations.
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Workers’ comp insurer to put up $1.5 million for endowed chair at USM
The donation will help fund the MEMIC John T. Leonard Endowed Chair in Risk Management and Insurance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine Presque Isle offers online business administration degree for flat fee
The program is already attracting interest in Aroostook County, university officials say.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Hey, Portland students: Good behavior equals your ticket to activities
The school board approves a policy tying standards such as politeness to eligibility for sports and clubs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland schools to phase in plan for new grading system
The district will replace the zero-to-100 system with a 1-4 system at all middle schools this fall.
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Progressive Portland gives $20,000 to 4-school renovation campaign
The contribution gives a major financial boost to the drive to pass a $64 million bond to refurbish Reiche, Lyseth, Longfellow and Presumpscot schools.