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News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Condoleezza Rice won’t be speaker at Rutgers graduation
The former secretary of state withdraws because of protests involving her role in the Iraq War.
Study: Schools confused by new standards
The state needs to provide more guidance on student evaluations under the new system, researchers say.
USM urged to combine, reconfigure 3 threatened programs
A report from a Faculty Senate committee looks at ways to maximize revenue and expand faculty roles.
Maine’s Unity College becomes haven for rare guinea hogs
Luna and Lurch have been at their new home at Unity College for about a week.
Video: Obama honors Maine Teacher of the Year
The ceremony honoring state and national teachers of the year on Thursday included Portland middle school teacher Karen MacDonald.
55 colleges face federal sex-assault probes
Schools on the list were mostly unwilling to talk about specific incidents but said they have been working with the government to be more responsive.
Famous bidders already lining up for LA Clippers
Floyd Mayweather Jr., Oprah, Sean Combs and Matt Damon are on the list of potential buyers.