The independent senator from Vermont will speak at the university’s graduation ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on May 18.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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All Maine students now get free school lunches. What does that mean for poverty data?
A number of schools have adopted the Community Eligibility Provision, which looks at reliance on public benefits such as SNAP and TANF.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Domo arigato, master roboto: 72 student teams build, compete in VEX competition in South Portland
The VEX Robotics State Championship was held Saturday in South Portland. 8 winning teams will go on to national competition in Dallas in April.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders
Spurred by mass shootings, thousands of school districts have hired companies to produce detailed digital maps that can help police, firefighters and medical professionals respond more quickly in emergencies.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Portland superintendent proposes $161 million school budget that would require significant cuts
The budget would be made up of $153.3 million in local taxpayer money and $7.8 million in state funding.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture names new co-director
Ruth Estévez, an artist with years of experience organizing exhibitions and programs in multiple countries, will take over as one of the Madison-based school’s leaders next week.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Liberty University fined a record $14 million for violating campus safety law
The Education Department found numerous violations of the federal Clery Act on campus safety.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Portland students’ academic challenges compound difficult budget preparations
District leaders say an outside review that found students are struggling in numerous areas already is out of date, but the findings heighten the stakes as the district prepares to unveil its 2024-25 budget.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Portland school district settles lawsuit with former employee for $100,000
Eric Poulin had sued the district alleging wrongful termination after he spoke publicly about staffing shortages in the program for high-needs students.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools and Education
Oxford County high school students interning to explore career paths
Juniors and seniors in Paris and Hiram get credit for interning with local businesses.