LePage reveals schools' plans

SKOWHEGAN -- Sweeping education legislation proposed by the governor and education commissioner on Wednesday would allow public funding of religious schools, change how teachers are evaluated, provide students with more school choice and expand technical education.

New rules proposed for schools

SKOWHEGAN -- Sweeping education legislation proposed by the governor and education commissioner on Wednesday would allow public funding of religious schools, change how teachers are evaluated, provide students with more school choice and expand technical education.

Maine gov unveils education reform package

Gov. Paul LePage unveiled a long-promised package of four education bills Wednesday that would allow public funding of religious schools and change how teachers and principals are evaluated.

LePage proposes sweeping education changes

The proposal would allow public funding of private and parochial schools, change how teachers are evaluated, and allow students greater choice in the schools they attend.

Israeli teachers oppose school trips to Hebron

Hundreds of Israeli teachers have sent a letter to Israel’s education minister opposing school trips to Hebron. The trips are part of an Education Ministry program to take students on “heritage tours” in the West Bank city.