A wave of anger against elected and appointed school officials, including superintendents, is cresting nationwide.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Peter Korn retires from the furniture center he founded
After 28 years leading the woodworking school in Rockport, the master craftsman will get back to making chairs, his first love. For the school, he’ll be ‘a really tough act to follow.’
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Posted inMaine
Colby College receives $7 million gift for Maine students in need of financial aid
Students from Waterville and Bangor will be given priority for aid as part of gift from the George G. Petrikas Revocable Trust.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Five Washington County high school girls navigate the challenges of growing up
Gigi Georges titled her new nonfiction book ‘Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America.’ She might have called it True Grit.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Public hearing set for Monday to discuss Richmond’s withdrawal from RSU 2
While a vast majority of voters in the last election supported the town’s withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2, state rules had Richmond 300 votes short of the number needed to validate the election and allow the town to leave the district.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
With depleted roster of school bus drivers, Portland struggles to get athletes to games
The district is down 4 full-time bus drivers and 5 bus assistants, out of a transportation staff of 48.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland councilor and school leaders clash over race and income inequities in city’s schools
District officials agree with City Councilor Tae Chong that more needs to be done, but dispute some of his claims and say they’re making progress to address disparities.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to help school boards resist pressure groups
Anti-maskers and Proud Boys are disrupting meetings. Well-heeled reformers are undermining public education. Changing election calendars and lowering the voting age can help.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Enrollment gap between Portland and Deering prompts new look at high school choice
School board members are considering whether to pursue options such as a 3-school lottery in future years to help even out the numbers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The teachers who make a difference
Did you have a ‘Mrs. Krikorian’ – an educator who looked past your surface and saw your potential?