Zachariah Sherburne, 23, was charged with gross sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor student in another school district.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Pot brownies at Mt. Blue prompt medical use guidelines
Two students have been expelled since January, although other incidents involve medical marijuana.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Neighboring Maine towns share same superintendent finalist
As both school boards search for a new leader, one of Cape Elizabeth’s two contenders is also on the short list in nearby Scarborough.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Joint Chiefs chairman to speak at Maine Maritime graduation
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. will be the commencement speaker May 7 at the school in Castine.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools and Education
LePage signs order that keeps embattled education chief in office
The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Student in pro-Trump hat sets off taunting, dialogue at South Portland High
Sophomore Connor Mullen expected classmates to hassle him, but when staff members joined in he decided to defend his free-speech rights.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Survey of Maine teachers finds technical problems with new state tests
About half of 350 respondents also say the untimed tests took more than nine hours for students to complete.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cape Elizabeth names finalists for school superintendent
The two candidates head districts based in Damariscotta and Dixfield.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Immigrant kids blocked from school, report finds
Students have faced long enrollment delays and have been turned away from classrooms by some districts in four states.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine College of Art, Salt Institute may announce merger next week
After more than eight months of discussions, the plan may become a reality Tuesday with the announcement of a union of ‘two of Maine’s landmark educational institutions.’