education Archives - The Portland Press Herald

An explosion of high school honors grads is warping the college admissions game

Grade point averages have soared in Maine and the nation, skewing a measure of academic performance assessed by college officials.

The districts based in Kennebunk and Waterboro aim to have the ‘Say Something’ anonymous reporting system running when school starts in the fall.

The city’s school committee voted 5-0 to approve the new agreement 10 months after the last one expired.

by ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER AND BOB GIANNINO Special to the Los Angeles Times June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

The Higher Education Act, which established the system of financial aid, is overdue for renewal.

The $50 million school would consolidate two middle schools on the site of Memorial Middle School.

Bill Webster suspends water activities and launches a review of the district’s policies a day after Rayan Issa, 13, died on a field trip.

by Leonard Pitts June 13, 2018June 12, 2018

A high school student’s microphone was cut, but her voice was not silenced.

A boat-building project melded with math, science and other lessons inspires Old Orchard Beach students who struggle in typical classes.

by Justin Alfond and John Woods Special to the Press Herald June 9, 2018June 11, 2018

Full Plates Full Potential uses a ‘breakfast after the bell’ model to increase student participation.

Residents will vote Tuesday on a $14 million education spending package.