Supporters point to the science on adolescents’ need for good sleep, but detractors predict scheduling turmoil and say decisions should be made locally.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Live + Work initiative launches listing service for internships
The free online service also offers listings for temporary and permanent jobs.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
New Hampshire Senate OKs bill to widely expand school choice
The bill sets up ‘education freedom savings accounts’ that appear similar to voucher programs.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Trump to order more effort to help black colleges
The president is expected to sign an executive order to strengthen the office that pushes the federal government to do business with the colleges.
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Maine task force says private investment could help students learn to read
The group wants legislators to apply for a Harvard program that helps governments figure out which public-private partnerships might work.
Posted inFood, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine launches website to help with specialty food products
Recipe to Market aims to help people hoping to get a start in the specialty food business.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Hall-Dale High School robotics team prepares for competition season
The team puts the finishing touches on its robot at the Ballard Center – the former MaineGeneral Medical Center building in Augusta.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Attorney defends handling of prep school rape defense
Former student Owen Labrie was convicted on three lesser counts in the St. Paul’s rape prosecution.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland developer Joe Boulos, Sheri Boulos give Colby College $10 million
The gift will name the Boulos Family Fitness Center in the college’s new athletic complex, which is slated to open in 2020.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland school board considers resolutions supporting immigrant students, free speech
Members and citizens respond to an alleged hate crime last month against black students and the negative response by Maine Republicans to Superintendent Xavier Botana’s open letter to the community.