The students, including JoAnna Densmore of New Gloucester, say the college in New Hampshire was trying to ‘thin the herd’ and unfairly failed them in a required course.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Waterville principal, lawyer meet with superintendent, school attorney
High school principal Don Reiter was put on administrative leave last week pending investigations by the school and the Waterville Police Department of a situation involving an individual, according to his lawyer.
Some parents question safety of new school bus stops on busy Portland roads
Worried about traffic under a revamped pickup system, some transport their kids themselves and complain to the district, which is planning no changes for now.
Waterville principal on paid administrative leave
An internal investigation and a police probe are underway but no details are being released yet.
More than 3,000 former Corinthian College students will have debt erased
While unprecedented, the figures represent just a fraction of the students who might qualify for debt relief.
Colby College freshmen take orientation off campus, into downtown
The event is designed to let students and the community get acquainted, while also exploring ways to make downtown Waterville more friendly to pedestrians.
Four groups apply for last three charter school slots in Maine
Decisions are expected by Nov. 17 on the proposals for schools in York and Hancock counties, Sidney and Lewiston-Auburn.
UMaine at Farmington gets high ranking as ‘Best Bang for the Buck’
The liberal arts school ranks 14th out of 400 in the Northeast in Washington Monthly’s annual college guide.
Charter schools in Maine nearly full as a new year starts
All seven of the schools are in high demand, including the two virtual charters, and new ones may be added as the state nears its cap of 10.
New South Portland superintendent outlines expectations for first year
Ken Kunin promises to learn all he can about the city’s schools as he sets a course to ensure success for all students.