Thousands of students have been absent as a federal immigration enforcement operation descended on Maine, and the state’s largest district is considering a remote learning plans for different grade levels.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Biddeford City Council pauses UNE developments for 180 days
The moratorium has halted a controversial pier project and the redevelopment of a convent slated for student housing.
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Bonny Eagle investigates employee’s alleged social media post
The comment was made under a news story posted to Facebook.
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Despite outcry, UMaine will demolish its oldest building
A campaign to save Crossland Hall focused on its role as a home for the Franco-American Centre, but officials said the building has outlived its useful life.
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A new charter school will open near Maine Mall this fall
MOXIE Public Schools’ building will be able to support up to 420 students.
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Portland schools consider remote learning options amid increased ICE activity
Superintendent Ryan Scallon told parents on Saturday that this would only be an option for some primary and secondary school students.
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Bonny Eagle drama students headed to see Broadway
High school Drama Director Deb Doherty will bring the group to New York City next week.
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University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes after UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.
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Historic Rangeley exhibit showcases western Maine’s earliest human history
Historic Rangeley is highlighting the Vail Site exhibit, which documents the earliest known human presence in western Maine nearly 13,000 years ago through rare archaeological artifacts.
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Newport co-ed cheerleading team is at center of Trump transgender athlete crackdown
The U.S. Department of Education announced a slew of Title IX-related investigations this week that include 2 school districts in Maine.