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Schools and Education

Published
May 14, 2014

In doubt: Using student test scores to measure teacher quality

A study finds little backup that test results are a good way to evaluate teachers, but many states do it.
Published
May 13, 2014

Scarborough voters narrowly reject $42.5 million school budget

The School Board made some last-minute changes to the budget, but it wasn’t enough get the spending plan passed.
Published
May 13, 2014

Portland voters overwhelmingly approve $96.3 million school budget

The spending plan requires no teacher layoffs and will provide more funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Published
May 13, 2014

Portland voting on $96.3 million schools budget

Polls are open until 8 p.m.
Published
May 13, 2014

Scarborough voting on $42.5 million school budget

The town referendum calls for 7.6 percent increase over current spending.

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Published
May 10, 2014

UMaine at Augusta graduates 650

Many graduates had long paths to commencement, as they balanced school with work, family and friends.
Published
May 8, 2014

Maine schools to get their report cards next week

The Maine Department of Education says 110 of 600 public schools improved by at least a letter grade from last year, when the A-to-F report card system was launched.
Published
May 7, 2014

Diocese names interim chief for Maine Catholic schools

Father Louis J. Phillips will succeed Sister Rosemary Donohue, who will step down on June 30.
Published
May 7, 2014

Test slip-up could cost Harpswell school its charter

State overseers give Harpswell Charter Academy a second chance after it ‘overlooked’ a testing mandate last fall.
Published
May 7, 2014

Maine Teacher of Year field down to 16 educators

One of these county winners will be chosen this fall as the state's 2015 award winner.