The committee could fill the vacancy Oct. 29.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Windham School Board candidates pitch themselves to voters
The candidates discussed hot-button issues ranging from the district budget to bullying and parental rights.
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South Portland residents will decide on turf, grass or nothing
The high school’s stadium field is in poor condition. Voters will weigh in a year after an athletic complex revamp failed.
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Cape Elizabeth student named 2025 Presidential Scholar
Sage Evans was one of 161 students nationwide to receive the award. Now, she’s planning to pursue environmental law.
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Maine education officials going ‘back to basics’ on reading and math
Following ‘concerning declines’ in test scores on a national assessment, Maine’s Department of Education has new action plans for instruction.
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Protesters undress to oppose gender policy at Augusta schools
Three people partially disrobed as advocate Nicholas Blanchard challenged the school board’s recognition of transgender students under the federal policy.
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Biddeford school treated, finds no bedbug activity after alleged sighting
After calling in pest control to treat Biddeford Middle School, it was found there was no infestation.
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Hyde School asks judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging forced labor and abuse
Attorneys for the private boarding school in Bath argued the plaintiff does not have standing to bring the case.
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Bath Rotary Club partnership gives the tools of the trades
Bath high schoolers recently celebrated the halfway point of their current project to build a modular home.
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Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students
Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingual students.