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Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Eighth-graders from Maine near top in math, science rankings
Besides the high positions nationally, Mainers also compare very well against foreign students, a federal study finds.
Board: Bonny Eagle superintendent probed, cleared
Frank Sherburne’s communications with a troubled student were just misconstrued, the board chair says.
Following emotional debate, Saco faces vote on RSU withdrawal
Saco may decide to leave Regional School Unit 23.
City to sell Nathan Clifford Elementary School for $1
A developer wants to turn the building into as many as 22 housing units, which is supported by residents.
Portland to sell Nathan Clifford Elementary School for $1
A developer wants to turn the building into as many as 22 housing units, which is supported by residents.
Glitches plague online Common Application for college
Software problems in the retooled program frustrate students and force some schools to alter early admission deadlines.
Portland City Council to vote on $1 price for school
The Housing and Community Development Committee proposes the nominal amount to preserve open space as the former Nathan Clifford Elementary School is sold to a developer.
Maine public universities face mandate to get numbers up
As enrollments plummet and competition spikes, recruiters search harder than ever for prospective students
SAT scores at Maine high schools show ‘good news, bad news’
Math and reading scores rise, but scores in writing and science drop, and not even half of the students are at grade level.