Schools and Education
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PublishedNovember 10, 2014
Visitors from Russia make fast friends at Westbrook High
Whether trick-or-treating, bowling, playing Xbox, or cheering for the football team, it's 'like they've known each other for years.'
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PublishedNovember 8, 2014
Alfond Foundation gives $2 million to Mitchell scholar program
A $2 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation has capped a $10 million fundraising drive benefiting a college scholarship program founded by former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell. The gift will help The Mitchell Institute, which provides a scholarship to one graduating senior from every public high school in Maine every year, to increase the […]
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PublishedNovember 8, 2014
Review of academic programs in UMaine System launched
All seven campuses in the system will be involved in the comprehensive study.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2014
For-profit colleges sue to halt new regulations
Programs that don't pass a new 'gainful employment' standard risk the loss of federal student aid.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2014
USM cuts threaten thousands in grants for four students
With their research labs closing by Dec. 31, it's unclear what will happen to their fellowships and who will take over as mentors.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2014
Regional School Unit 5 refocuses on superintendent search
Board members say they won't obsess over Freeport's nearly leaving the three-town school district.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2014
Military recruiting to get another look by Portland School Board
Proposed changes in Portland would clarify confusion over recruiters wearing uniforms and opt-out options for parents.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2014
Students and faculty protest cuts at USM as teachers get layoff notices
Several dozen gather on the Portland campus to speak out against the elimination of 50 faculty positions because of a budget crisis.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2014
USM begins laying off faculty members
Some are upset to get the news by voicemail, while the Muskie school is targeted for deep cuts.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2014
For-profit company’s role scaled back in plan for Maine second virtual charter school
The head of Maine Virtual Academy's board says officials would hire teachers and run the school independently despite the affiliation with Virginia-based K12 Inc.
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