Gov. LePage was among those who appeared in Portland on Friday to announce the $11.3 million in grants over the next five years.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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UMaine System adds degree programs in recreation, climate change
The new majors at Farmington and Orono are expected to boost enrollment, without requiring additional resources.
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Six charter schools to apply for four openings in Maine
Among the applicants is a virtual school that was rejected twice.
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UMaine chancellor urges businesses to support higher education
Chancellor James Page says the system will request more state funding to weather budget gaps.
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The young at art: Photos
Art takes on new significance at Children’s Odyssey, a preschool in Portland.
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USM students, faculty protest cuts
The group announces it is raising money for an independent audit of USM and UMaine System finances.
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Portland School Board adopts diploma standards, with changes
High schools will require students to have a post-graduation plan, but a pro-college emphasis has been dropped and more options added.
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Falmouth High debaters win high honors nationally
They bring home a trophy as one of 21 Debate Schools of Excellence in the U.S.
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Portland kindergartners to get early start on Spanish lessons
Lyseth Elementary School in Portland is offering the first immersion learning program in a Maine public school, and has plans to keep the class together through fifth grade.