Ryan Murdough, who lives in New Hampshire and is the founder of the New England White Network, sent an email to Mohammed Albehadli last month that prompted him to fear for his safety and resign his post.
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South Portland schools DEI director says hateful message forced him to leave job he loved
Mohammed Albehadli says he has gotten other racist messages before, but an email sent from another state in December made him concerned for his and his family’s safety.
Teenage student charged with posting threat to a Portland high school
Portland Arts and Technology High School and Casco Bay High School went into lockdown Monday following the receipt of an online threat.
Police chief, sheriff at odds over school resource officer will have to work together
After months of discussions, the School Administrative District 54 board of directors decided that the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will staff the new position, although Skowhegan’s police chief had previously expressed opposition.
Most Americans who failed to pay student loans say they can’t afford to keep up
New study comes as the Biden administration seeks new ways to write down student loans or make repayment manageable, after its wider debt-forgiveness plan was struck down by the Supreme Court last year.
University of New England lands $10.8 million grant to study cell signaling
The research could lead to improved treatments for dementia, heart disease, osteoporosis and other diseases.
South Portland schools DEI coordinator resigns after receiving racist email
Mohammed Albehadli, the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator, received ‘the most vile email’ Superintendent Timothy Matheney has seen in his 35 years as an educator.
Maine schools say path to fixing chronic absenteeism starts with building relationships
Small steps like Sanford’s ‘walking school bus’ help kids make it over that first barrier – getting to the bus stop – as a way to reduce absences in class.
Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
“This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin,” said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.
Harvard Jewish students sue university over antisemitism
The students are claiming that Harvard has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.