Dmitry Bam will assume the position when Dean Danielle Conway leaves for a new position at Penn State.
education
Student loan servicers, regulator failed to do their jobs for years, report finds
The report by the Department of Education’s independent inspector general’s office shows some borrowers weren’t getting guidance and protection as they sought the best plan for paying off their student loans.
Law enforcement officers teach class to gain perspective, build trust with youth
The program is part of a statewide initiative launched by U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank.
Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine
Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.
Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects
The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.
RSU 2 superintendent leaving at end of school year
William Zima will be taking a job guiding schools across the country in implementing learner-centered, proficiency-based education.
Truancy law may soon cover Maine’s youngest students
After falling short after vetoes by Gov. Paul LePage the past two sessions, legislators this year are likely to push through a measure to extend truancy laws to 5- and 6-year-olds enrolled in school.
Committee rejects Maine bill requiring parental notification of ‘obscene material’ in classrooms
Lawmakers were uncomfortable with the prospect of teachers facing criminal charges for failing to notify parents when using books that have literary value but contain descriptions of sexual situations.
Orono-based tech startup CourseStorm receives $1.2 million investment
The fast-growing company produces class registration software for learning institutions, community programs and other organizations.
Waterville high school to pilot new computer science program
An $881,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation will help a Boston-based nonprofit group develop a computer science pilot program at Waterville Senior High School.