Two public school administrators, Ryan Scallon of Philadelphia and Eric Moore of Minneapolis, are the top candidates to replace Xavier Botana.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools
The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.
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Portland school district pays penalties to employees affected by payroll crisis
Extra payments ranging from $100 to $700 were sent to hundreds of workers last month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for 2nd year
Judges had little else but praise for all the dishes they tasted during the annual cooking competition and was a tough decision to name a winner.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Faculty departures at UMaine Machias have professors on edge
Some worry that faculty lost because of a retirement incentive program will be replaced by lecturers and not fully credentialed professors.
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Lawmakers propose new standards for recalling local school board members
Two bills would open the door to recall elections for any reason, while a third would require misconduct such as misuse of public funds.
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Waterville officials assessing whether to expel students charged with making threat
Superintendent Eric Haley and Assistant Superintendent Peter Hallen of the Waterville Public Schools said Wednesday that school staff members, police, mental health professionals and others are working to determine if two students charged with terrorizing will remain in school.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: ‘Have you lived here all your life?’ ‘Not yet.’
Whether you were born in Maine or you’re ‘from away,’ don’t try to imitate the way someone raised somewhere else talks.
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Commentary: The year that opened my eyes to the best and worst we can do
1989 taught me that people collectively are responsible for change – and I’ll always remain committed to education as a force for informed change.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Legislative committee endorses bill to study later school start times, longer lunch breaks
Committee members voted against proposals to mandate several such changes in school schedules.