The specific case was brought in 2008 by a white woman who was denied admission to the University of Texas.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Eight teachers named semifinalists for Maine Teacher of the Year
The teachers will undergo a review and oral presentation before three are named finalists.
Portland school board endorses $70 million renovation plan
After parents speak passionately in favor of the improvements at four elementary schools, board members reject a proposal for a $40 million borrowing plan.
Sanford school budget headed for second referendum
After some confusion, officials determine the school budget was rejected by voters.
Incoming Portland schools chief faces depleted leadership team
Stability was a top priority in hiring Xavier Botana, the district’s sixth superintendent in nine years, as three other administrators take their leave.
Southern Maine schools dealing with superintendent deficit
With pressure to improve test scores, constant communication and criticism via social media, many administrators opt to forgo the six-figure salaries that go with being the top school district official.
Casco Bay High students cast off for summer with cardboard boat races
Bragging rights are the prize at the annual event where just staying afloat is an accomplishment.
Incoming Portland superintendent tours schools ahead of July 1 start
Xavier Botana, an administrator in Indiana, was hired last month to lead the city’s public schools. He’ll be the sixth superintendent since 2007.
SAD 6 nepotism policy got short shrift in hiring of superintendent’s son
The team that hired Zachariah Sherburne, who later was charged with sexual assault in another district, didn’t have a handle on whether it was a violation, a report says.
Feds seek shutdown of largest accreditor of for-profit colleges
Several state attorneys general have accused the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools of overlooking deception by some schools.