Hasson, a former teacher and superintendent, has been acting commissioner since November.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Veteran educator named principal of Yarmouth Elementary School
Ryan Gleason of Yarmouth will replace Principal Betsy Lane, who is retiring June 30 after nine years.
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High school students give Rosie the Riveter new look and new message
The iconic World War II-era figure now wears a hijab and says ‘We Belong Here’ on a T-shirt designed by high school students.
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Portland council still at odds on $64 million bond for school renovations
For the second week in a row, the proposal fails to generate enough support to be put on the June ballot.
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UMaine System trustees vote to make Machias campus part of flagship
Under the new structure, UMM will keep its name and degree-granting authority, and will be led by an academic dean who reports to the president of UMaine in Orono.
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Cost to attend UMaine System likely to top $19,000 next year
Following a six-year tuition freeze, ‘now it is time to invest,’ Chancellor James Page says.
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Persistence spells success at Maine State Spelling Bee
Naomi Zarin, an eighth-grader at the Friends School of Portland, correctly spells the word ‘copal’ in the 42nd round.
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Elementary schools now factoring into South Portland middle school project
Officials may try to address needs at other buildings as part of the work, including one scenario that calls for sending fifth-graders to a consolidated middle school if one is built.
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Boston Latin names new headmaster
Rachel Skerritt is the first person of color to lead the prominent high school.
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UMaine System capital improvements borrowing plan clears hurdle
The proposal calls for issuing as much as $100 million in bonds to pay for renovations, new construction and technology upgrades in classrooms and labs.