Commissioner James E. Rier Jr. has led the education department since February.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Portland-based non-profit to give $20 million to study abroad program
The contribution is part of a global effort to double the number of American students studying abroad by 2020.
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USM cuts threaten thousands in grants for four students
With their research labs closing by Dec. 31, it’s unclear what will happen to their fellowships and who will take over as mentors.
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Windsor voters reject RSU 12 withdrawal proposal
The ballot question was shot down 682-445.
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Freeport school district secession debate heats up
Signs advocating one side or the other have popped up all over town.
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Fairfield school board member Spaulding quits
Fairfield officials are looking for a replacement on the school board after Arel Spaulding resigned after one year of a three-year term.
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Windsor, Palermo voters to decide on RSU 12 withdrawal
Factions in both towns are divided on conflicting concerns about cost, quality and local control.
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Newport area in line for new school
Newport-based Regional School Unit 19, rated as one of the three school districts in the state most in need of building improvements, is set to get state funding for a new school building.
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USM begins laying off faculty members
Some are upset to get the news by voicemail, while the Muskie school is targeted for deep cuts.
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Maine Virtual Academy changes business model
The proposed virtual charter school has taken some of the poower away from K12, the controversial national vendor.