Schools and Education

Published
April 29, 2014

Westbrook school budget in limbo after city council’s rejection

Depending on how much in cuts the council approves, reductions could come from a contingency fund, athletics, the music program or teacher positions.
Published
April 28, 2014

Maine readies ‘report cards’ for schools

This year, the assessment is being expanded to include the percentage of students receiving free lunch and teachers’ education and experience levels.
Published
April 28, 2014

Maine high school graduation rate ranks 15th

Education officials caution that graduation rate is just one part of gauging schools’ success.
Published
April 26, 2014

USM faculty told to find $1.26 million in savings

The Faculty Senate has until May 31 to suggest cutbacks to avoid layoffs.
Published
April 22, 2014

Supreme Court deals blow to affirmative action

The high court rules that a state’s voters can outlaw the use of race as a factor in college admissions.

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Published
April 22, 2014

UNE celebrates opening of campus in Morocco

It is the only American higher education institution in the country.
Published
April 22, 2014

Maine ties California for top high schools

Maine goes to the head of the class in the latest rankings of schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Published
April 22, 2014

Greely students off to Guatemala through Safe Passage

Nine high school sophomores and three of their mothers will spend a week volunteering.
Published
April 21, 2014

Robotics teams from four Maine high schools head to world championships

Students from South Portland and Bonny Eagle will travel together by bus to the St. Louis competition.
Published
April 19, 2014

Rhode Island university urges students: Take diploma not selfies

Bryant University asks students to refrain from photography on the graduation stage.