Some parents have been passing each other old notes and tests to give their students an unfair advantage, the principal said in a letter to families.
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News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget
Gov. Janet Mills’ $11.6 billion spending plan includes a 4% increase for higher education, an extension of the free community college program, and state contributions for the new Paid Family Medical Leave program.
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Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
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At least 9 Maine school districts now affected by software breach
The K-12 student information platform PowerSchool suffered a cybersecurity breach, and informed numerous school districts that they may have been affected.
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Judge allows sale of UMaine’s Hutchinson Center to move forward
Calvary Chapel Belfast asked a federal judge to stop the sale of the University of Maine-owned building, claiming the university system showed religious bias when it rescinded an offer to the church.
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South Portland debates natural vs. artificial grass at planned athletic facility
A workshop on Wednesday night was the first in a series of meetings about the future of South Portland High School’s athletic facilities after the city voted down a $12.3 million bond last year.
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New details emerge in Mt. Ararat hockey team hazing investigation
An audio recording of an investigator interviewing a team member includes a description of a student being held down and bullied by older teammates in a locker room.
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Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting
Pavel Dokukin, 39, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing when he refused to stop talking after reaching the two minutes allotted each speaker.
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Global school IT contractor suffers cybersecurity issue, at least 3 Maine schools impacted
PowerSchool, which serves hundreds of schools across the country, including many in Maine, notified customers of a breach Wednesday.
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Portland school district begins search for new finance director
Executive Director of Finance Helene DiBartolomeo, who had been in the role since August 2023, resigned in December.