The school board voted to change South Burlington High School’s nickname from ‘Rebels’ starting this fall.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Texas Southern University drops Sen. John Cornyn as graduation speaker
The Texas senator is on President Trump’s short list to head the FBI after James Comey was fired.
Maine graduation season springs into high gear
Hundreds of college students are awarded diplomas at ceremonies across the state.
School choice funded by deep pockets, survey reveals
Despite proponents’ spending, ballot measures often fail.
Betsy Devos’ political resume built on fundraising, contributing
The U.S. education secretary has long bankrolled conservative candidates and causes.
Trump lashes out at ‘pathetic’ critics
The graduation speech at Liberty University comes as he struggles with a political crisis over firing the FBI director.
Saint Joseph’s College receives $2 million gift for nursing program
The donation by alumna Jeanne Donlevy Arnold of Pennsylvania is the largest capital gift by an individual in the school’s history.
Maine graduation season springs into high gear
Hundreds of college students are awarded diplomas at ceremonies across the state.
Boy, 8, who committed suicide never reported being bullied
The boy shown on surveillance video told the school staff he had fainted.
Former Exeter admissions officer pleads guilty to sexual assault
But a N.H. judge suspends the 12-month jail sentence of 75-year-old Arthur Peekel.