A N.H. university could expand programs to 20 more refugee camps in the Middle East and Africa by 2022.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Waterville workshop gives music teachers a rockin’ new approach for kids
It’s part of a pilot program to teach modern music in hopes of reaching more students.
Saint Joseph’s College science students will get more financial aid
A 5-year, $647,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will go to help academically talented students at the Standish college in need of financial assistance.
Portland school officials recommend putting most of extra state money toward tax relief
The rest of the $1.7 million would go toward capital improvements and restoring some programs cut during budget deliberations.
Workers’ comp insurer to put up $1.5 million for endowed chair at USM
The donation will help fund the MEMIC John T. Leonard Endowed Chair in Risk Management and Insurance.
UMaine Presque Isle offers online business administration degree for flat fee
The program is already attracting interest in Aroostook County, university officials say.
Hey, Portland students: Good behavior equals your ticket to activities
The school board approves a policy tying standards such as politeness to eligibility for sports and clubs.
Portland schools to phase in plan for new grading system
The district will replace the zero-to-100 system with a 1-4 system at all middle schools this fall.
Progressive Portland gives $20,000 to 4-school renovation campaign
The contribution gives a major financial boost to the drive to pass a $64 million bond to refurbish Reiche, Lyseth, Longfellow and Presumpscot schools.
Unity College wins national sustainability award
The school beats out Duke and the University of Texas to win the award, which recognizes efforts to reduce waste and achieve other environmental and social goals.