Four of five board candidates elected Tuesday were endorsed by a group that sought to have Julie Kukenberger fired, and one of the new board’s first duties will be to review her contract.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Professor: Maine law forces me to accept union misrepresentation
I remain at odds with the state and national affiliates over significant matters of public policy.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine’s first virtual charter school gets 5-year renewal
But officials deny a request from Maine Connections Academy to expand into new grades and lift an enrollment cap.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
State delays release of new school testing results
New English, math and SAT scores were briefly posted on the internet Monday, but Maine Department of Education officials took them down, saying they wanted more time to verify the results.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our schools need to focus on civil discourse and social media
Our young people must listen to others and react not necessarily with agreement, but with restraint.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Fearful of violence, central Maine schools deploy resource officers
These law enforcement officials act as security guards, safety consultants, counselors and instructors.
Posted inBusiness, Schools and Education
Amazon pushes coding for next generation
The company launches a program that aims to teach more than 10 million students a year how to code.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
USM launches institute to enhance economic ties among Arctic countries
The Maine North Atlantic Institute will act as a hub for the various groups with economic and cultural interests in Scandinavia.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bilingual proficiency among young people is worth recognizing
Next year, the state Department of Education will start accepting applications for an award for fluency in two languages, a skill that has tangible benefits for Maine students.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Arts education in Maine gets boost from $2.5 million federal grant
Side x Side will expand the program it started in Portland elementary schools to include schools in Lewiston.