The review found some girls teams had less access to equipment, facilities and opportunities.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Gorham school district rolls out official AI policy
The new handbook comes as the district prepares to start using the platform MagicSchool AI in the fall.
Maine Community College System president stepping down next year
David Daigler, who has led the system since 2019, will leave at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
Maine judge: Secretary of state was right to invalidate trans ballot referendum
Shenna Bellows said last month the initiative could not appear on the November ballot because the petition fell short of the number of required signatures by about 500. A Superior Court judge on Thursday agreed, but the petitioners plan to appeal.
Lakes Region school districts approve budgets, elect new representative
Casco residents elected a new member to represent them on the MSAD 61 board.
Bath-area voters approve $47.7M budget
Nearly 4,000 residents voted ‘yes’ on the budget, while about 1,000 disapproved.
Noble School District budget approved, board member reelected
Though a majority of Lebanon voters rejected MSAD 60’s proposal, enough voters in Berwick and North Berwick backed the $52.3 million budget for it to pass by a 53% to 47% margin.
South Portland decides where to send students after closing elementary school
The 132 students at Kaler Elementary will be split between the four remaining elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year.
Berwick election results released after daylong delay
Election workers had to count ballots by hand for most of the day Wednesday. The town said high turnout was to blame, while the school board chair suggested voter confusion contributed.
Meet Bonny Eagle school district’s new superintendent
Brian Campbell wants to focus on building trust in the MSAD 6 community and supporting student growth in his first months on the job.