Schools and Education
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
Visitors defend ‘Indians’ nickname in Skowhegan
Four speakers meet with mostly supporters of keeping Skowhegan high school sports teams the 'Indians.'
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
RSU 21 board to discuss racist incidents in Kennebunk schools
Part of Monday night's meeting, which originally was scheduled to take place behind closed doors, will be open to the public.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2019
Six Maine teams will take their robots, flipping and flinging, to world finals
More than 200 students compete at the state championships in South Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2019
Missouri bill would allow Bible classes in schools
Some of the strongest opposition comes from a pastor.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Lawmakers say state should take back full cost of teacher retirement to ease burden on school districts
Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, says reversing the budgeting change by former Gov. Paul LePage would provide 'one of the most direct forms of property tax relief.'
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Maine bill would prevent schools from shaming students over unpaid lunch debt
The Maine School Nutrition Association is opposing the bill, saying it would encourage nonpayment by parents who know their kids will be fed regardless of what they owe.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
School ends cheerleading awards that call out girls’ body parts
A Wisconsin high school gave awards 'meant to be funny' for physical attributes such as largest breasts or buttocks.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Bill would ban e-cigarettes from school grounds
A work session on the bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Rebecca Millett, will be Wednesday.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Kennebunk superintendent defends response to racist incidents in schools
But a school board member and the former high school teacher's attorney question the accuracy of the administrator's post.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian's Association says it works with schools to 'preserve their Native American themed identities' and supports use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
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