Schools and Education

Published
November 30, 2023

Family considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue

Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.
Published
November 29, 2023

After a pair of students wore suits and neckties to school, many at Chelsea Elementary School now dress up for ‘Dapper Wednesday’

Third grade students James Ramage and Lincoln Bolitho, both 8, began dressing up for school last year as second graders, and the tradition has caught on among other students and staff members.
Published
November 29, 2023

Shooting victims, families eligible for free tuition at Maine’s public universities

As requested by Gov. Janet Mills, the University of Maine System will provide free tuition and establish a fund to support other post-secondary educational expenses.
Published
November 28, 2023

Lewiston-Auburn Senior College looking for rent-free venues for classes

The nonprofit must pay for space, services at University of Maine's L-A campus starting Jan. 24
Published
November 27, 2023

Diplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana’s unapproved schools

Nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana don’t need state approval to grant degrees.

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Published
November 26, 2023

Richmond teen aims to donate 3,000 pounds of food to local pantry by end of year – and he’s close

Koleman Kroesser, 17, has donated food and his time to the Richmond Food Pantry since he was in 8th grade and as he nears the end of the year, he wants to donate 3,000 lbs. of food.
Published
November 24, 2023

Environmental association gives Maine teachers funding boost for outdoor education

Outdoor education has multiple benefits for students, including increased engagement in lesson plans and projects.
Published
November 24, 2023

Maine students are missing more school days than before the pandemic

Chronic absenteeism rates are more than 10 percentage points higher than the 2018-19 school year. Experts say resources to get students to class aren't back on track.
Published
November 21, 2023

Portland struggles to staff its special education programs

The director of special education says 11 of the district's 17 special education programs have at least 1 vacant position and that program leaders are spending most of their time working to bring in new employees.
Published
November 14, 2023

Deal reached to end teachers strike in Massachusetts town

Classes in Andover, Mass. have been canceled since Thursday.