education Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Students aren’t the only ones who’d benefit from stricter vaccine rules

by Heather Abbott Special to the Press Herald April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

A third-grade teacher who has MS now risks contracting diseases against which he cannot be vaccinated.

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

The sweeping college admissions cheating scam has ensnared wealthy families and athletic coaches at some of the nation’s most selective universities.

by The Editorial Board April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

With Operation Breaking Stereotypes, students with different backgrounds prove we can be one Maine.

by The Editorial Board March 31, 2019March 30, 2019

Communities like Portland, which face unique demands, should be allowed to raise revenue in different ways.

by Beth Quimby Staff Writer March 30, 2019March 31, 2019

Aaron Townsend is taking over from Jeanne Crocker, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

‘The Kids We Lose’ airs Thursday night on Maine Public.

by The Editorial Board March 28, 2019March 27, 2019

Borrowers are getting buried by rising costs and compounding fees.

The district’s $118 million spending plan would increase the school part of the tax rate by 5.4%.

The superintendent agrees to add a $40,000 position to the proposed $117.8 million budget to continue the program.

by Michael Hillard and Mark R. Swann Special to the Press Herald March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

Like many other Mainers with low-wage jobs, students are one unexpected expense away from having no money for food or rent.