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Schools and Education

Published
August 11, 2023

Millions of kids missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across U.S.

Nationwide, students have been absent at record rates since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures.
Published
August 11, 2023

Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights

The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.
Published
August 10, 2023

Campus of former Unity College going up for sale

It follows sweeping changes for Unity Environmental University and the future use of its campus.
Published
August 10, 2023

USM finishes $124 million project with opening of first Portland dormitories

The new residential hall, grassy quad and student center are intended to make life at the University of Southern Maine more convenient and vibrant.
Published
August 10, 2023

Paper exams, chatbot bans: Colleges seek to ‘ChatGPT-proof’ assignments

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.

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Published
August 8, 2023

Gorham Town Council approves $49.9 million education budget

The school district's latest spending plan is headed to voters for a third validation vote next Tuesday.
Published
August 8, 2023

Augusta elementary school ups security after people found living on school grounds

Two people were issued trespassing notices recently after police found them living at the Lillian P. Hussey School.
Published
August 7, 2023

Twelve Maine districts to get federal funds to make school meals better

They are among 264 rural or small districts nationwide to be awarded a total of $30 million by the national nonprofit Action for Healthy Kids.
Published
August 7, 2023

School board member’s resignation adds to tumult for York County school district

Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Published
August 4, 2023

Following clash over flags, Gardiner high schoolers must receive approval before displaying them

Officials decided not to extend a temporary rule imposed in June only allowing the display of the American flag.