The two board members present at Tuesday’s meeting said use of the name was a school issue while residents argued the Indian represents spirit and is not a mascot.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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S&P downgrades UMaine System outlook to negative
The credit rating firm cites declining enrollment and the high turnover among leadership at the seven system campuses.
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In Portland, earlier start considered for high school
It’s one of five options for adding 20 minutes to the class day as officials try to give students more instruction time.
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Freedom of speech, backlash of anger over four words at South Portland High School
Three students who made others aware of their right not to say the Pledge of Allegiance are stunned by the emotional reaction.
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Schools’ suspension rates drop, but problems persist
A UCLA study shows racial gaps still exist, though many schools are making progress.
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Panel votes to shift Maine teachers’ retirement costs back to state
Just two years ago, the state moved some teacher retirement costs onto school districts.
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USM names former dean to lead Metropolitan University initiative
Lynn Kuzma, now an associate professor, will serve a 12-month term overseeing USM’s effort to form new partnerships with the community.
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Gray-New Gloucester High School cancels Tuesday classes after bomb threat
Bomb-detection dogs are called in after a note is found in a girls’ restroom.
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Maine won’t issue A-F grades to schools this year
A new assessment test in use means grading of schools will happen next in the fall of 2016 with two years of data.
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Bill calls for notices on right to opt out of school testing
Parents need to be aware of that ability amid a growing trend, the sponsor says.