With 20 minutes added to the school day, Portland’s high schools will end their classes at 2:30 p.m.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Student loan recipients go on repayment strike, face default
The ‘Corinthian 100’ refuse to repay loans they took to attend for-profit colleges operated by now-defunct Corinthian Colleges Inc., saying the Department of Education should have done a better job regulating the schools.
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Future destination solidifies for college-bound senior from Westbrook
Honors student Gabriella Latini got into six schools and favored one. But her top choice kept her hanging until …
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Business leaders applaud selection of Cutler for UMaine System post
But faculty members at the University of Southern Maine remain skeptical about his overseeing a graduate business and law center.
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Windham, Raymond residents approve new school funding formula
The change in Regional School Unit 14 will give taxpayers in Windham a larger share of the costs.
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Former candidate Eliot Cutler to lead creation of UMaine System graduate school
Plans for the Alfond Professional and Graduate Center call for combining law and business programs on the USM campus in Portland.
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Portland School Board considers proposed $102.8 million budget
Members will vote on the package March 31, and a public referendum will be held May 12.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Windham, Raymond residents to vote on new school cost-sharing plan
A vote Wednesday will determine whether taxpayers of Windham will pay a larger portion of the education budget.
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Maine plans to offer interest-free loans to draw more science and technology students
The legislation, which is still being drafted, seeks to give graduates an incentive to work in STEM fields in Maine, filling a growing need.
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Maine lawmakers want to add money to K-12 budget
The Appropriations Committee will consider the Education Committee’s recommendation next week.