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Maine’s new graduation mandates challenge school districts

Officials say it’s a big task to restructure learning and adopt standards so students can show proficiency in eight areas and get diplomas.

The Class of 2014

The Class of 2014

by Lyndsey Layton The Washington Post June 9, 2014June 9, 2014

But now conservatives are resisting the standards, while some teachers question Bill Gates’ motives.

Beneath each cap and gown is hard work, a bright future and a story.

Scenes from Portland high schools, including Deering High, Portland High, Casco Bay High and PATHS.

The spending increase will be offset by an additional $570,000 in state education funding and new sewer fees.

Dan Demeritt, a former LePage staffer, is hired to a new $125,000-a-year position amid the system’s financial crisis.

The city’s two remaining high schools – Deering High and Casco Bay High – hand out diplomas Thursday amid pomp, circumstance and celebration.

Two people are competing for a seat with a one-year term and three others for seats with three-year terms.