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Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland schools allow students to participate in March 14 gun violence walkout
Superintendent Xavier Botana informs families and staffers that older students will be allowed to take part in the nationwide event, regardless of their stands on the issues.
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After 2 threatening messages, Skowhegan school attendance low
There has been anxiety among parents and students alike, school officials say.
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Four boys from Waterville high school charged in series of threats
One of four students who have been charged with terrorizing said he wanted ‘to pull a Sandy Hook,’ while charges are pending against a fifth boy.
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Hundreds turn out to support Scarborough High principal, but resignation stands
The Scarborough school board rejects David Creech’s attempt to rescind his resignation, submitted Feb. 16 ‘under duress.’
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Maine superintendent warns students, staff not to participate in national gun protest
Virginia Rebar says anyone in School Administrative District 13 who walks out to take part in the national gun violence protest on March 14 will be subject to disciplinary action.
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Gardiner elementary school PTA treasurer stole $6,000, police say
Cassie Marrow, 34, of Gardiner, has been summoned on a felony theft charge in connection with the alleged embezzlement, police said Thursday.
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Police charge 2 boys after second threat against Skowhegan high school
Skowhegan area schools were on ‘lockout’ Thursday as police detained the boys during the investigation into a second message from ‘Ray Dar’ threatening violence.
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Scarborough school board again denies principal’s request to meet over resignation
Scarborough High Principal David Creech is disappointed that the superintendent won’t agree to rescind his resignation, Creech’s lawyer says.
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Mount View schools evacuated after student releases pepper spray
About 750 students, along with staff members, were evacuated from the complex as firefighters, state police, sheriff’s deputies and ambulance crews responded.