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Schools and Education

Published
October 7, 2014

Dropping French runs counter to language’s roots in Maine, critics say

'It's awful' to lose an academic program in a state with a large Franco-American community and many immigrants who speak the language, they say.
Published
October 7, 2014

USM plan: Fewer faculty members, teaching more courses

Professors say they already work long hours, and the extra classes will cut into research time.
Published
October 6, 2014

USM plans to cut 50 more faculty, slash two programs

Many departments would be consolidated and instructor workloads increased under a strategy to save $6 million amid rising deficits and shrinking enrollment.
Published
October 2, 2014

Skowhegan teacher named Maine’s Teacher of the Year

Jennifer Dorman, a special education teacher, is praised for her 'aura of willingness, tirelessness and effortlessness.'
Published
October 1, 2014

‘Grinding’ at dances causes stir in two Maine high schools

Students walk out of two events after chaperones enforce policies banning the sexually suggestive moves.

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Published
September 30, 2014

Casco Bay High principal wins $100,000 leadership award

Derek Pierce plans to use money to fund scholarships and projects at Portland school
Published
September 30, 2014

Westbrook schools now filled to capacity

Two years after closing a school, the city may need to expand one or two buildings as an influx of immigrants helps to swell enrollments.
Published
September 28, 2014

RSU 16 – A happy marriage

Superintendent Tina Meserve says a consolidated school district is working for students of Minot, Mechanic Falls and Poland – and it saves money for taxpayers, too.
Published
September 28, 2014

RSU 23 – A failed union

Superintendent of Saco Schools Mike Pulsifer says his district is 'moving forward' after a long and emotional divorce from RSU 23.
Published
September 28, 2014

RSU 20 – On the rocks

Regional School Unit 20 brings together eight communities and 12 schools that do not wish to be united anymore.