Schools and Education
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2025
Why officials say electric school buses are the future
Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2025
South Portland Middle evacuated for second time because of gas odor
Staff and students were evacuated for about 20 minutes Tuesday morning while the fire department determined there was no leak, the superintendent said.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2025
Portland athletic director won’t be fired after reaching agreement with district
The district held an 8-hour hearing Tuesday about the potential termination of the Lincoln Middle School Athletic Director Jemal Murph, who struck a student in what his attorney said was self-defense.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2025
MaineHousing awards $2M to combat student homelessness in 5 school systems
Roughly 1,700 students and their families are expected to benefit from the pilot, the agency said.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2025
Portland middle school athletic director awaits decision after 8-hour termination hearing
Early Wednesday, the school board delayed a vote on whether to fire Lincoln Middle School athletic director Jemal Murph for hitting a student, which his attorney says he did in self-defense.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
Portland school board delays vote on firing athletic director after 8-hour hearing
An attorney for Jemal Murph argued that the Lincoln Middle School athletic director acted in self-defense when he hit a student.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
Dayton schools make full switch to electric buses
The rural district will replace its 4 diesel buses with Thomas Built electric busses next week.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2025
Cape Elizabeth parents shared old tests, principal says
Some parents have been passing each other old notes and tests to give their students an unfair advantage, the principal said in a letter to families.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2025
Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget
Gov. Janet Mills' $11.6 billion spending plan includes a 4% increase for higher education, an extension of the free community college program, and state contributions for the new Paid Family Medical Leave program.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2025
Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student's family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
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