School board members want to know if the online classes would be limited to certain students or accessible to all in grades 7-12.
Schools and Education
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USM gets approval, with conditions, to give up Stone House in Freeport
The university, aiming to cut costs, must work with the Wolfe’s Neck Farm Foundation to sell or transfer the mansion designed by John Calvin Stevens.
Glenn Cummings named interim president at UMA
He is currently the president and executive director of the G.W. Hinckley organization and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences.
New virtual instruction to profit Portland school district
After costs, the Portland School District expects to retain more than $2,000 per student enrolled in the program.
Ryan Low to move from UMaine System office to Orono campus
The former Baldacci administration official will serve one year as vice president for administration and finance.
Maine losing school laptop program head
Policy director Jeff Mao is leaving the Maine Learning Technology Initiative for a job in the private sector.
University committee votes to cut three USM programs
The elimination of the American and New England studies graduate program, geosciences, and the arts and humanities major at Lewiston-Auburn College goes to the board of trustees for a final vote.
Augusta crossing guard reports for work after losing her job
“My conscience won’t allow me to not be here,” said Sherry MacArthur, who hopes her job helping children cross Western Avenue will be brought back.
UMaine-Machias president to step down in December
Cynthia Huggins’ retirement is one of several major leadership changes recently announced by system Chancellor James Page.
This year’s back-to-school lesson? It’s gonna cost more
Among the reasons: Some students are asked to bring additional supplies, and parents want upgraded technology for their kids.