Several dozen gather on the Portland campus to speak out against the elimination of 50 faculty positions because of a budget crisis.
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USM begins laying off faculty members
Some are upset to get the news by voicemail, while the Muskie school is targeted for deep cuts.
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For-profit company’s role scaled back in plan for Maine second virtual charter school
The head of Maine Virtual Academy’s board says officials would hire teachers and run the school independently despite the affiliation with Virginia-based K12 Inc.
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Language arts dying out at USM
The decision to cut French and three faculty jobs means Spanish and the Classics programs are set to end too. Part-timers will teach some courses.
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Panel offers findings on making college affordable
A special state commission calls for more funding through the needs-based Maine State Grant program.
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UMaine System trustees cut two more academic programs at USM
The master’s program in applied medical sciences and the undergraduate French program are eliminated on a 9-2 vote after dozens speak against the cuts.
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Maine’s education chief aims to dispel Ebola fears
Education Commissioner Jim Rier issues an open letter to school officials and parents in response to mounting questions and concerns.
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Maine business leaders roll up their sleeves for education goals
Educate Maine’s second report tracks 10 key indicators and sets goals for improvement.
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UMaine system panel backs cutting USM programs
Thirty-six faculty members took an enhanced retirement package by Monday’s deadline, with 24 of them in departments targeted for cuts.
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Carrabec High School students build skills along with greenhouse
They participate in Learning Works AIMS HIGH AmeriCorps community service projects.