Schools and Education
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2025
New program connects Lewiston tech center students with local employers
The Experiential Learning Opportunities program at Lewiston Regional Technical Center offers students hands-on experience in fields such as medical sciences, automotive tech, and culinary arts.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2025
Bowdoin College students face discipline for pro-Palestine encampment
Protesters say they're responding to President Trump's recent statements about taking over Gaza, and Bowdoin's lack of response to a student referendum on Palestinian solidarity.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2025
Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2025
Lawmakers question Maine educational officials on poor math and reading scores
Department of Education staff said the national scores released last week don't accurately assess Maine's innovative teaching methods or locally controlled curricula.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2025
Maine’s problems with Lion Electric buses began immediately
Records show maintenance and mechanical issues arose more than two years ago, and continue to this day.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2025
Maine technician explains why he quit his job at Lion Electric Co. after 4 months
"It was more like a science project than a validated, road-legal vehicle," Will Doucette said of Lion Electric's school buses.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2025
Bill would add to hotel sales tax to fund school construction
The legislation comes as a group plans to release a report examining possible changes to Maine’s school funding formula.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2025
Lewiston private school sues state, family over ‘stay put’ rule for students with disabilities
A private special education school run by Spurwink says it should be allowed to immediately discharge a student who has injured staff, but the state education department says that's not allowed under federal law.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2025
Maine 4th graders’ math and reading skills are among the lowest in the US
Reading and math proficiency scores for Maine's 4th graders have fallen roughly 10 percentage points since 2019, ranking among the biggest drops nationwide.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2025
South Portland student raising nearly $50,000 for study abroad scholarship
What started as a fundraiser with a $3,500 goal was recently challenged by a $20,000 matching grant, meaning the fundraiser could potentially benefit South Portland students looking to study abroad for years to come.
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