Schools and Education

Head of Maine union backs testing as part of teacher evaluation

by Noel K. Gallagher March 6, 2015March 5, 2015

Without evaluation change, the state could lose its waiver on some provisions of the No Child Left Behind education act.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

South Portland students not giving up on controversial change to pledge invitation

by Kelley Bouchard March 6, 2015February 20, 2018

Three students plan to again seek the faculty’s approval for a new introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance.

Schools and Education

Education called key to Indian mascot dispute

by Doug Harlow March 5, 2015March 6, 2015

Skowhegan’s superintendent reported to the school board Thursday night on a meeting with a former Penobscot Nation chief.

Schools and Education

Variety of cuts recommended to balance Augusta schools’ budget

by Keith Edwards March 4, 2015March 4, 2015

The school board is considering options to close a $1M gap that may grow to $2M depending on actions in the state Legislature.

Maine, Schools and Education

SMASH brings ‘The Merchant of Venice’ to Monmouth

by Craig Crosby March 3, 2015March 3, 2015

The Southern Maine Association of Shakespearean Homeschoolers will open Thursday night at Cumston Hall.

Schools and Education

Skowhegan, Madison officials laud charter school funding bill

by Doug Harlow March 2, 2015March 2, 2015

Districts like Skowegan-based SAD 54 and Madison-based SAD 59 would no longer foot the bill for district students who attend charter schools.

Business, Schools and Education

School research spending up slightly

by lori valigra Mainebiz February 25, 2015February 20, 2018

But unlike the rest of the U.S., universities in Maine spent less this fiscal year, but more over the past decade.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

White House: Veto ahead for bill changing No-Child law

by KIMBERLY HEFLING The Associated Press February 25, 2015February 20, 2018

The House is debating changes that would give states and communities more control.

Schools and Education

Augusta school board struggling to close projected $1 million gap

by Keith Edwards February 25, 2015February 25, 2015

A drop in state funding included in Gov. LePage’s state budget has led to the possibility of closing a school, cutting programs, raising taxes or using reserve funds.

Maine, Schools and Education

Maine bill would have state fund charter schools directly

by Noel K. Gallagher February 25, 2015February 20, 2018

The measure, backed by the Legislature’s Education Committee, would then relieve school districts of the responsibility and the difficulty.