1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (302+ words) It's good news for Maine families and teachers alike. According to a new report, the Pine Tree State boasts one of the top school systems in the nation. WalletHub.com, a personal finance website, recently published its annual report on…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1300+ words) In a state that once led the nation in math and reading test scores, a concerning decline in the past decade is revealing cracks in the education system. Credit: Leela Stockley / BDN Composite; Kim Higgins / BDN Maine was once among…...

2+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (166+ words) Callie Ferguson is the deputy investigative editor and a reporter for Maine Focus, the BDN's investigations and enterprise team. Her reporting often focuses on Maine’s criminal justice system. She joined the inaugural class of the New York Times' local investigations…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (453+ words) Members of the Tolsia High School Class of 2026 conduct a Senior Walk at Fort Gay PK-8 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Democratic Party members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, few in number as they are, want Gov. Patrick Morrisey to…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (24+ words) Our students have lagged nationally due to consolidation of small schools, growing class sizes and growing distance from families. We can turn this around....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (658+ words) Scott A. Harrison, Ed.D., M.B.A., is a senior advisor at The Harrison Group, a consultancy based in Yarmouth. Maine has long valued local control in education. That tradition reflects an important belief that communities should have a strong voice in shaping their…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (616+ words) Oregon lawmakers upset about persistently poor education outcomes for many students voted against several of Gov. Tina Kotek’s new appointments to the commission that determines the resources needed to create a system of high quality schools. The protest votes against…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (574+ words) CHARLESTON – Financial officials from four county school systems once again warned West Virginia lawmakers that the funding formula that sends state dollars into classrooms is too reliant on enrollment and not providing enough funding for students with special needs. Financial…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (548+ words) Oregon’s new education accountability law, Senate Bill 141, took center stage during the Lebanon Community School District Board of Directors meeting June 11 as district leaders reviewed how the state will measure student growth, monitor district performance and intervene when schools fail…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (669+ words) When BDN shines a light, policymakers act. Make a gift to help our reporters keep Maine’s leaders informed. Make a donation now. Discontent over rising property taxes is high across Maine, but local officials are crashing into a heavy political…...