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Schools and Education

Published
July 16, 2014

Human rights commission faults Brunswick district in bullying case

It says the schools had good anti-harassment policies but didn't do enough for a student who was perceived to be gay.
Published
July 15, 2014

Officials to colleges: Laws already deal with sex assault

Dartmouth College hosts a meeting to help schools assess how to deal with on-campus complaints.
Published
July 14, 2014

Maine educator offers advice to Indonesia

Community colleges will have a vital role to play in the future of both places, Richard Hopper says.
Published
July 13, 2014

School districts debate merits of advanced degrees

One issue is whether the extra teacher training translates into better student test scores.
Published
July 13, 2014

Union leader says education chief let down U.S. teachers

She says Arne Duncan should listen to teachers and parents rather than dismissing their concerns.

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Published
July 12, 2014

Challenge to teacher tenure gaining momentum

As an anti-tenure group plans to file a lawsuit in New York, groups in two more states prepare to do the same.
Published
July 12, 2014

Critics say USM stripping a classic of its history

They say that removing the large windows and putting on vinyl siding has ruined the 1821 building.
Published
July 11, 2014

Maine to offer database of recent college graduates’ earnings

Concern about high student debt is among the factors behind the release of such information.
Published
July 10, 2014

Survey faults campus assault response

Lack of coordination between many campuses and law enforcement and failure to investigate are cited.
Published
July 8, 2014

USM president to step down, take systemwide position

After two trying years marked by contentious cost cuts, Theodora Kalikow will retain her $203,000 salary and move into a new role.