Schools and Education

Published
October 1, 2022

Ole Miss honors first Black student 60 years after integration

Two died in the violence as James Meredith enrolled, over 200 officers and soldiers were hurt and 200 people were arrested.
Published
September 30, 2022

With free meals available for all students in Maine, officials say there are still hurdles to offering better food

A recent photo of a school lunch from Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond prompted controversy among parents about the quality of meals the district provides.
Published
September 29, 2022

Student absenteeism skyrocketed in the pandemic as test scores plunged

At least 10.1 million students were chronically absent during 2020-2021, the first full academic year of the pandemic.
Published
September 29, 2022

Republican states sue Biden administration over student loan plan

It’s at least the second legal challenge this week to the sweeping debt-relief proposal laid out by President Biden in late August.
Published
September 28, 2022

Conversation with author Machado at Colby College to kick off first Maine Lit Fest

Carmen Maria Machado, who wrote the celebrated "In the Dream House," spoke this week ahead of the festival and weighed in on rising efforts to ban books from school libraries.
Published
September 27, 2022

Virginia students protest governor’s transgender policies

One policy would require a parent or guardian sign-off on names or pronouns different to what's on the student's official record.
Published
September 27, 2022

As strain on public school educators continues, Thomas College looks to provide a fix

The college has altered requirements that will allow students pursuing an education degree to work as substitute teachers and ed techs in public schools struggling to fill those positions.
Published
September 27, 2022

Libertarian group sues to block student debt cancellation

the lawsuit was filed in federal court in Indiana, one of several states that plan to tax any student debt canceled by President Biden’s plan.
Published
September 26, 2022

Lewiston School Committee requests more info on cannabis testing kits

Superintendent Jake Langlais proposed the kits as a tool for administrators and resource officers when there is probable cause to believe students have cannabis products or are using those products on school grounds.
Published
September 23, 2022

Portland school board approves new 3-year contract with teachers union

The new contract, approved by the school board this week, includes a 13 percent pay increase over three years.