Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

St. Paul’s backers aided defense fund, documents say

by Associated Press August 25, 2016

The money allegedly helped graduate Owen Labrie pay for a prominent attorney.

by Staff report August 23, 2016August 23, 2016

The budget is identical to the proposal that voters rejected in June.

Five artists are painting designs on utility boxes at intersections around the city.

School officials are lobbying to have a $70 million bond sent to city voters to cover renovations at four schools.

A committee will seek solutions after families feeling cut off from educators ask for changes in policies.

The Lakes Region School District adopts a new program to help youngsters get comfortable with school before it starts for real.

by staff report August 17, 2016August 17, 2016

The 49-year-old Portland resident has worked for the Westbrook district for 26 years, most recently as the assistant superintendent.

by Staff Report August 12, 2016

Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, who has been serving in an interim capacity since January, is the college’s 11th president.

by KIM CHANDLER Associated Press August 12, 2016

Michael Sentance, an education adviser and reformer, is chosen to make changes in Alabama public schools.

But officials say they are still considering ways to change the school laptop program, which gives students state-financed computer devices.