More school teams are cropping up as young players compete for and win titles at both the state and national levels.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
UMA forum airs concerns about faculty, program cuts
Participants were concerned about programs that will be phased out in the coming years, particularly the associate degree in nursing.
USM president: School must redefine its mission
She tells an all-campus meeting that it’s time for a smaller ‘metropolitan university’ where students have a direct role in the nearby towns.
UMA to eliminate 24 jobs, soccer, nursing and veterinary technology
University officials will present the details of the $36 million budget on Wednesday.
Maine Senate fails to override LePage on virtual school bill
The governor vetoed a bill that would have placed a moratorium on virtual charter schools while Maine developed a plan for a state-run virtual school.
Some states looking at free community college tuition
Of course, such plans aren’t free for taxpayers, and legislators in Oregon and Tennessee are deciding whether free tuition regardless of family income is the best use of public money.
Multinational giant set to run first virtual school in Maine
Some educators worry about outsourcing control, but supporters say a global company can reduce costs by serving so many users.
College food pantries help meet big need on campus
With tuition costs rising, students are sometimes forced to choose between learning and eating.
USM president proposes deep, ‘painful and disruptive’ cuts
The UMaine System is facing a $36 million deficit. Reaction to the proposed cutbacks in USM faculty, staff and programs is immediate and highly critical.
Study: Math gender bias is cultural
The study found the gap, where there was one, tracked each country’s degree of inequality.