education

Published
August 29, 2017

Westbrook students returning to 2 schools amid construction projects

District officials are working to minimize disruptions from renovations and additions at the middle school and Saccarappa Elementary for the next year or more.
Published
August 13, 2017

Regina Grabrovac believes in blueberries for all

Working among the food insecure, she hates to see surplus fruit go to waste.
Published
August 11, 2017

Maine Voices: Breakfast After the Bell is the way mornings should be for Maine students

The Legislature and Gov. LePage should take the lead by encouraging the school program.
Published
August 11, 2017

Our View: ‘Anti-white bias’ investigation addresses made-up issue

By challenging policies that help open colleges' doors to more students, the White House is trying to rally the president's core supporters.
Published
August 9, 2017

Commentary: Florida lets residents object to school textbooks – and that’s a good thing

That's how stuff like 'Little Black Sambo' got removed from curriculums, through public scrutiny of content.
Published
August 8, 2017

Our View: Rep. Poliquin’s bill eats away at effective school nutrition program

Congress should reject a proposal to water down funding for the one small initiative that helps low-income kids get a taste of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Published
August 6, 2017

Hey, Portland students: Good behavior equals your ticket to activities

The school board approves a policy tying standards such as politeness to eligibility for sports and clubs.
Published
August 1, 2017

Portland weighs options for extra school funding from the state

Ideas for using the $2.7 million include tax relief and continuing to provide health services cut in the state budget.
Published
July 28, 2017

Commentary: Low standard of proof wrong way to decide campus sexual assault cases

The 2011 federal policy also contains fundamental flaws of due process.
Published
July 27, 2017

Maine State Chamber head: Repeal of 3 percent tax surcharge big win for all sides

Schools get extra funding, cities and towns get property tax relief and Maine's competitiveness is protected.