https://www.pressherald.com/news/schools/page/496

Schools and Education

Published
January 18, 2014

Plans for Kennebunk High School arts center generate confusion

A private group is trying to raise $20 million to build a larger facility with performance and studio space for community use.
Published
January 13, 2014

Controversy plagues school mental health screening

Experts say many teens struggle with untreated mental illness, but schools are grappling with how to offer mental health services in a patchwork, underfunded system.
Published
January 9, 2014

Poverty impacts Maine students’ grades, researchers say

The study came after the LePage administration began a report card-style ranking system for schools.
Published
January 9, 2014

Alcohol, tobacco use down, but so are spirits, Maine school kids report

A survey by state agencies shows upticks in bullying and thoughts of suicide.
Published
January 9, 2014

Early education, teacher pay priorities for Maine Legislature’s Education Committee

Members will also examine a report urging changes to the state’s school-funding formula.

advertisement

Published
January 6, 2014

In-state tuition considered for those in N.H. illegally

The bill is being voted on by the state House this month.
Published
January 6, 2014

LePage wants Rier as permanent chief of education

James Rier has held the job since October, when previous commissioner Stephen Bowen left.
Published
January 5, 2014

A Maine ski school earns its reputation  for churning out well-rounded Olympians

Carrabassett Valley Academy students learn to embrace uphill and downhill challenges.
Published
January 4, 2014

New wing of South Portland High embracing technology

Smart boards and innovative construction techniques abound in the addition, which opens to students Monday.
Published
January 3, 2014

Schools win battle against lunch portion limits

The Agriculture Department removes the meat and grain limits for good.