Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

Maine Board of Education elects new leadership

Peter Geiger of Lewiston is chairman and Martha Harris of Winterport is vice chairwoman for one year.

by KIMBERLY HEFLING The Associated Press July 8, 2014July 8, 2014

In a show of discord with Obama, teachers call for Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s job.

by McClatchy Washington Bureau July 8, 2014July 7, 2014

The administration wants all – including poor and minority – children to have well-qualified teachers.

by ALANNA DURKIN The Associated Press July 7, 2014July 7, 2014

Advocates say federally funded school nutrition programs are underutilized.

David Greene starts his new job and talks with Waterville’s mayor.

While overall numbers are down, commitments from non-Maine transfers and first-year students are up 9 percent.

by Jennifer Van Allen Staff Writer July 2, 2014July 2, 2014

USM and Maine Maritime rank 23rd and 28th in the average net price for in-state students at four-year schools.

The state’s charter commission say Maine Connections Academy needs 20 more students to open.

A member of the Smith family raises questions about USM’s proposed sale of the house, saying the decision is up to the Wolfe’s Neck Farm Foundation.

Many parents are pleased, student projects are impressive, and the waiting list to enroll is growing, but much more work lies ahead.