Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

South Portland voters overwhelmingly OK school budget

The vote was 1,127 to 530 in favor of a 3.5 percent spending increase.

by The Associated Press June 10, 2014June 10, 2014

Contestants from around the country raced the clock and each other to correctly diagnose problems with a car and then provide the fix.

Class of 2014

by The Associated Press June 10, 2014

Other states tackling the issue are also paying close attention to how the case plays out in the nation’s most populous state.

Officials say it’s a big task to restructure learning and adopt standards so students can show proficiency in eight areas and get diplomas.

The Class of 2014

The Class of 2014

by Lyndsey Layton The Washington Post June 9, 2014June 9, 2014

But now conservatives are resisting the standards, while some teachers question Bill Gates’ motives.

Beneath each cap and gown is hard work, a bright future and a story.

Scenes from Portland high schools, including Deering High, Portland High, Casco Bay High and PATHS.