All but $1.4 million of the $29.7 million reconstruction project would be covered by the state.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Author Stephen King honored with endowed chair at UMaine
A $1 million gift from the Alfond Foundation will fund the English faculty position at his alma mater.
Education Committee endorses $40,000 minimum salary for Maine public school teachers
The average salary in Maine is now $50,017 a year, and about 150 Maine teachers earn less than $40,000.
Bowdoin to use $10 million gift to build center for environmental study
The facility on the Brunswick campus will bring together students from various fields to study policy and research environmental problems.
Later start times for southern Maine middle and high schools proposed
With an eye toward student health, the CDC recommends the school day start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
Ballot initiative proposes surcharge on high earners to pay for education
The Stand Up for Students initiative could result in lower property taxes because the state would be contributing more to local districts.
Cornville Regional Charter School opts to appoint board members
Seeking to diversify a parent-heavy elected board, Maine’s first elementary charter school changes its bylaws.
Conan O’Brien recalls studies, pranks at Harvard
The late-night TV host speaks to a Harvard audience about the value of a liberal-arts education.
Maine Arts Commission chief touts benefits of arts education
“It gives kids all kinds of skills that they can use in almost everything in life,” Julie Richard says at a business breakfast series at Thomas College.
USM considers renting housing for students in Portland
With students struggling to find affordable places to live in the city, the university may lease space to offer as dorm-style units.