Schools and Education
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2018
Bill would forbid schools from denying lunch to students who can’t pay
The legislation, approved by a committee Thursday, is aimed at ending so-called 'food-shaming' by giving students with overdrawn accounts no lunch, or a cold alternative to a hot meal.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2018
School officials oppose bill to allow guns in cars on school grounds
The proposal was backed by two lawmakers on behalf of hunters who commonly have guns in their vehicles, but critics called for a "bright line" banning guns at schools.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2018
Bill seeks additional restrictions on ‘double dipping’ by state retirees
But opponents say forcing retired state employees or teachers to forgo their pensions when returning to work will only harm those workers and hamper efforts to fill niche jobs.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2018
English language learners, special education students increase in South Portland
But overall enrollment, free lunch eligibility and homelessness decline, superintendent says in State of the Schools presentation.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2018
Women now outnumber men in medical schools
Advocates credit programs that encourage girls to pursue math and science from the time they are in grade school.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2018
Revised Scarborough school times meet opposition
Concerns arise over longer bus rides, earlier pickup times and after-school care.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2018
New Mexico 5th-grader accidentally brings THC-laced gummies to school
The 9-year-old girl shares the candies with friends, and the reactions range from dizzy to giggly.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2018
Lawmakers consider ‘food shaming’ ban in Maine schools
Some students have been denied lunch because of unpaid bills, or given an alternate meal.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2018
Faculty’s concerns prompt UMaine System to change political speech policy
Professors worried that the proposed policy could restrict their free speech rights.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2018
Federal appeals court agrees to hear Eves’ appeal of lawsuit over LePage’s action
The governor threatened to block funding for a charter school if former House Speaker Mark Eves were appointed its president. Judges previously ruled that LePage's actions did not overstep his authority.
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