The Maine Department of Education will distribute grants to districts that find areas where they can partner with other schools to save money.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Madawaska school band will perform as part of Trump inauguration festivities
The Pride of Madawaska is one of 12 bands that will perform in a concert at the Lincoln Memorial the day before the 45th president is sworn in.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook moves forward with renovations for 2 schools
A contractor could break ground at Saccarappa Elementary School and Westbrook Middle School as soon as the summer break begins, the superintendent says.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Voters to decide on $4 million track and field project at Freeport High
Freeport, Pownal and Durham will vote Jan. 10 on a synthetic track and field facility.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Biddeford music teacher wins national award
Amy Delorge, band director at Biddeford Middle School, is named Music Educator of the Year by a nationwide retailer of band and orchestra equipment.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
USM students head to Cuba in first-of-its-kind trip for UMaine System
Nursing and tourism majors hope to learn more about the island’s challenges and opportunities.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Neighbors fear pollution from Dartmouth lab experiments
The site where the college disposed of mice and other small animals has contaminated the well water of at least one family.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Trump administration expected to spur creation of more Maine charter schools
His nominee for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, is a champion of charter schools and voucher programs.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
How much? Q&A on Portland school construction
Some history and facts about the city’s schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Report: Portland schools will need $321 million in upkeep over next 20 years
The capital-needs report comes as officials debate a $70 million bond to improve four elementary schools.