Cap-and-gown roll calls for computer science and other technology-centered disciplines are becoming ever lengthier, and for the humanities, ever shorter.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Culinary arts students at Augusta-based technical center learn by running school’s food trailer
Chef Heidi Parent strives to be innovative with her culinary arts program, including using COVID-19 pandemic relief funding to buy a food trailer for her students to run.
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A professor falsely accused his class of using ChatGPT. Their diplomas are in jeopardy.
A Texas A&M instructor falsely accused students of using ChatGPT to write essays, putting them at risk of failing.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Marshwood Middle School principal resigns after employee files for protection order against him
In his resignation letter to MSAD 35, David Creech said he was leaving because of health matters that require his attention.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Employees’ frustrations mount over lingering payroll problems in Hallowell-based school district
The head of the school employees’ union said the payroll issues have distracted staff for more than a year and that ‘poor and untimely communication’ by administrators in trying to fix the problems ‘has become unbearable.’
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Turner-based school district to vote on budget
Residents of Turner, Greene and Leeds will vote Thursday at their town offices.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
DeSantis bans diversity, equity and inclusion in Florida colleges
The law also bans courses that include viewpoints with which the governor disagrees, prompting a statewide faculty union to argue that presenting a variety of perspectives is ‘a bedrock of democracy.’
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Gorham House preschool brings together youth, older adults
For the residents at the senior living community, as well as the preschoolers, intergenerational learning makes for joy, compassion and special connections.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Culinary crash course aims to feed need for Maine restaurant workers
HospitalityMaine has teamed up with York County Community College to offer the New Cook Bootcamp.
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RSU 73 directors updated on grant funding, students’ worsening behavior on buses
Norma Jackman, the district’s director of transportation, said two parents have been sent bills for student damage to a bus.