Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

USM urged to combine, reconfigure 3 threatened programs

A report from a Faculty Senate committee looks at ways to maximize revenue and expand faculty roles.

by Rachel Ohm Morning Sentinel May 2, 2014June 24, 2014

Luna and Lurch have been at their new home at Unity College for about a week.

by Staff Report May 2, 2014

The ceremony honoring state and national teachers of the year on Thursday included Portland middle school teacher Karen MacDonald.

by The Associated Press May 1, 2014

Schools on the list were mostly unwilling to talk about specific incidents but said they have been working with the government to be more responsive.

by The Associated Press May 1, 2014

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Oprah, Sean Combs and Matt Damon are on the list of potential buyers.

by Leslie Bridgers May 1, 2014

A group trying to change attitudes says it’s a slow process, and that most kids follow the substance abuse rules.

A finance committee will consider Monday the proposed budget, which the system’s finance chief describes as not sustainable.

Colleges welcome an upswing in reports as proof that they are embracing federal guidelines to support victims.

Depending on how much in cuts the council approves, reductions could come from a contingency fund, athletics, the music program or teacher positions.

by The Associated Press April 28, 2014

This year, the assessment is being expanded to include the percentage of students receiving free lunch and teachers’ education and experience levels.