The driver, identified as Arthur McDougall of Lisbon, died Monday. Fourteen Mt. Ararat Middle and High school students were on board at the time.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Drop in state funding for Portland schools expected to contribute to higher taxes
Superintendent Xavier Botana is scheduled to present a proposed school district budget on Tuesday.
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Child care providers say industry needs consistent financial support to survive
More than 170 Maine child care centers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and Gov. Janet Mills has proposed $12 million to fund legislation to increase the wages of workers. But much more may be needed.
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Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
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Maine schools report a steep drop in COVID-19 cases as masks come off
Cases in schools fell 50% in the past week as many students were allowed to take off their masks for the first time in about two years.
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‘It’s crazy to see everyone’s faces’: Maine public school students take off masks
For the first time in about two years, masking became optional Wednesday in all Maine public schools under state and federal guidelines. Portland’s schools plan to go mask-optional Monday.
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Massachusetts school employee files complaint over remote work request she says led to firing
A middle school counselor and social worker says she was unfairly fired after requesting to work from home because she is pregnant and has other health issues.
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Colleges and universities oppose student-backed bill to prevent sexual assault
Opponents said they realize that sexual violence is pervasive on college campuses and they are striving to do better, but the bill is unnecessary.
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‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor
Supporters of the legislation – which forbids educators from ‘instructing’ on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade – say parents should be bringing up the subjects, not teachers. Opponents say it sends a message to kids that ‘there is something wrong with LGBTQ people.’
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Teachers hit picket lines in Minneapolis as parents worry
Union leaders say district officials refusing to compromise on wages as well as providing more mental health services for students.