One of the most emotional days for any parent is the first day of kindergarten. We spent Thursday documenting the journey of one local kindergartner.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland charter school gets permit, will open on time
After two failures, Baxter Academy passes its third inspection, meaning it will open with 135 students next week.
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Maine report-card grading system may not last
Because it’s not written into law, the A-F system could be vulnerable if either Mike Michaud or Eliot Cutler defeats Paul LePage in Maine’s gubernatorial race.
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Maine gets $80K for low-income students to take AP exams
Officials said the amount should be enough to cover all but $10 of the cost of each exam.
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Maine schools putting their heads together to improve
State education experts are highlighting promising practices to use as models for other schools.
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Portland charter school preparing for third city inspection
The Baxter Academy for Technology and Science must pass the inspection to get an occupancy permit to open next week.
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Students to find better security at many Maine schools
Projects too big to do after the Newtown shootings were done during the summer break.
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Percentage of students tested key to Maine’s school grading system
The state’s new A-F report card for schools gives too much weight to test participation, some educators say.
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A-F ratings for schools lack incentives, influence
Without assistance or funding from the state, the report-card grading system has had minimal impact, Maine’s education leaders say.
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Chef’s touch transforms school lunches in Maine
Pursuing healthful foods that kids will eat, local districts are taking the obesity battle to the next level.