New York City teacher spends one year in a one-room schoolhouse – on a Maine...
Jenny Baum teaches Cliff Island's two pupils and becomes a beloved member of the community.
View ArticleThree are better than one, Westbrook High assistant principals say
They're planning a cooperative approach to the new school year that would eliminate the traditional position.
View ArticleMaine keeps charter school cap at 10, as states weigh impact of expansions
The legislation, along with another bill limiting the number of students who can enroll at the state's two virtual charter schools, is enacted without the governor's signature.
View ArticleTwo groups apply for last charter school spot in Maine
The Maine Charter School Commission is expected to make a decision in the fall on the two applications from the Ecology Learning Center and Sheffwood Academy.
View ArticleControversial Fairfield area superintendent resigns after just 10 months
Reza Namin, who made waves in School Administrative District 49 after serving as Westbrook's superintendent, told the school staff Tuesday that he has accepted a position with another organization.
View ArticleUSM to investigate hiring of former Kennebunk superintendent
Kathryn Hawes led Regional School Unit 21, which was rocked by racist incidents that led to a discrimination complaint.
View ArticleSMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines
On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.
View ArticlePortland enrolls asylum-seeking students in summer school
The district could add 77 students who are part of the recent wave of migrants from Africa as it explores how to handle the influx of English language learners for the coming school year.
View ArticleSchools still struggling with how to teach about slavery
Two recent reports of New York educators coming under fire for mock slave auctions are stark reminders.
View ArticleFour teachers retire from Winthrop High – with 150 years combined
They reflect on their careers and give advice to new educators.
View ArticleFour more parents pleading guilty in college admissions scandal
The four parents join 15 others who have pleaded guilty in the case, while 15 other parents are fighting the charges.
View ArticleBowdoin College to increase its minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2022
The college now pays a minimum of $12.65 to its hourly employees, and that will rise to $14 per hour next summer.
View ArticleLori Loughlin faces moment of truth in college admissions scandal
Actress Lori Loughlin's daughters, who prosecutors allege got into the school after cheating, are no longer enrolled in USC.
View ArticleMaine school districts get $1.25 million to improve school safety
Five districts are receiving money for upgrades that include cameras, community training and security systems.
View ArticleBates teacher, students make scientific breakthrough in treating diseases
A Bates College assistant professor and his students have created a new molecule that could change the way we treat some of humanity's most dreaded diseases.
View ArticleResidents criticize Kennebunk school district’s response to concerns about...
The husband of former teacher Rosa Slack was among those who spoke to the school board Wednesday night, urging members to consider ways to respond better to issues his wife first raised 3 years ago.
View ArticleCape High student won’t be suspended while court considers free speech case
Aela Mansmann's 3-day suspension is on hold until the judge determines whether school officials violated her rights by punishing her for posting notes about an alleged rapist in the school.
View ArticleDistrict 3 candidates face off for Portland’s only contested school board seat
The race features Adam Burk, executive director of a social innovation lab, and Sam Rosenthal, a retired engineer.
View ArticleUniversity of Maine receives $1 million for new engineering center
The $1 million gift from aerospace company Pratt & Whitney will fund a machine tool suite in a new engineering center.
View ArticleHarvard graduate students authorize a strike; no date set
A union representing close to 5,000 teaching and research assistants says it is at an impasse with the school on issues including pay, benefits and protections from discrimination.
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