Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

Critics say USM stripping a classic of its history

They say that removing the large windows and putting on vinyl siding has ruined the 1821 building.

by KAREN MATTHEWS The Associated Press July 12, 2014July 11, 2014

As an anti-tenure group plans to file a lawsuit in New York, groups in two more states prepare to do the same.

by ALANNA DURKIN The Associated Press July 11, 2014July 11, 2014

Concern about high student debt is among the factors behind the release of such information.

by KIMBERLY HEFLING The Associated Press July 10, 2014July 9, 2014

Lack of coordination between many campuses and law enforcement and failure to investigate are cited.

After two trying years marked by contentious cost cuts, Theodora Kalikow will retain her $203,000 salary and move into a new role.

by JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press July 8, 2014

A city councilor has proposed changes including mandatory four-year scholarships and lifetime coverage for sports-related injuries.

Peter Geiger of Lewiston is chairman and Martha Harris of Winterport is vice chairwoman for one year.

by KIMBERLY HEFLING The Associated Press July 8, 2014July 8, 2014

In a show of discord with Obama, teachers call for Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s job.

by McClatchy Washington Bureau July 8, 2014July 7, 2014

The administration wants all – including poor and minority – children to have well-qualified teachers.

by ALANNA DURKIN The Associated Press July 7, 2014July 7, 2014

Advocates say federally funded school nutrition programs are underutilized.