Beginning next year, high school freshman will be required to demonstrate in-depth understanding in English, math, science and technology, and social studies.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland council gives voters choice of school renovation plans
The ballot in November will include a $64 million proposal to make improvements at four elementary schools and a $32 million plan to renovate two schools and seek state funding for the others.
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Work begins at site of Colby College residential, retail project
The $25 million complex will feature student and staff apartment space on the upper floors.
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Maine students restrained thousands of times in 4 years, report finds
The report by Disability Rights Maine says more than half of those restrained have severe disabilities.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Coulter rejects Berkeley’s latest offer
Ann Coulter turns down a new date and says she will speak on April 27 whether Berkeley approves or not.
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National Teacher of the Year believed to be first from a charter school
Sydney Chaffee, who teaches at the Codman Academy Charter Public School in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, says she sees education as ‘a tool for social justice.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Berkeley reverses decision to cancel Ann Coulter speech
Before the reversal was announced, Coulter had vowed to go ahead with an appearance anyway.
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Maine students at for-profit colleges carry heavier debt load, report finds
The state has 11 of the schools, and a hearing is scheduled for Monday on a bill requiring annual reviews of them by the State Board of Education.
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RSU 38 panel chooses to clean, not close, school
No mold or unsafe CO2 levels are found, despite a teacher’s complaint, at Manchester Elementary.
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Dartmouth College settles animal dump contamination case
The college had dumped animal carcasses, human remains and stillborn fetuses decades ago.