Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Brunswick school to host final Civil War re-enactment

by The Associated Press May 17, 2016May 17, 2016

Elementary school students have participated in the tradition for the past 20 years.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Embattled SAD 6 superintendent resigns

by Noel K. Gallagher May 16, 2016May 17, 2016

Frank Sherburne steps down amid pressure from parents who called for his ouster after he broke the district’s nepotism policy by hiring his son, who lacked state approval to work with students and was later charged with the sexual assault of a student in another district.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Portland changes morning bell times for some elementary and middle schools

by Noel K. Gallagher May 16, 2016May 18, 2016

The school district adjusts schedules effective this fall to ensure that buses don’t drop off students too early and are there at the end of the school day.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

After 15 years, Freeport track and field project could get approval

by Peter McGuire May 16, 2016May 15, 2016

The $3.2 million high school sports complex will be funded with private donations, but relies on voter approval.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Teachers, residents say ‘the trust has been violated’ in SAD 6

by Noel K. Gallagher May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

Many residents of the five small towns that make up the school district are frustrated and angry about nepotism issues focused on Superintendent Frank Sherburne.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

Obama warns against politics of ignorance in Rutgers address

by The Washington Post May 15, 2016May 16, 2016

The president’s speech to Rutgers University graduates doesn’t mention Donald Trump by name.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Thousands graduate at ceremonies across Maine

by Beth Quimby May 14, 2016May 15, 2016

The University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine School of Law, Saint Joseph’s College, Unity College and campuses of the University of Maine System all hold commencement exercises.