School officials advise parents to contact their doctor if their child develops a severe cough, has a weakened immune system or lives with someone at high risk.
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South Portland to change controversial proficiency-based grading at high school
The change will take effect in the 2019-2020 school year, a decision that followed increasing complaints about the accuracy, fairness and complexity of the system adopted four years ago.
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Disruptions at IRS put some college students’ financial aid in jeopardy
The poorest borrowers seem to be hit the hardest, and aid officials suspect that delays are linked to the government shutdown.
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RSU 73 staff votes ‘no confidence’ in Superintendent Todd LeRoy
Staff members cite LeRoy’s ‘constantly changing’ stories about building restructuring and administrative changes including the dismissal of Spruce Mountain High School Principal TJ Plourde.
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200 people attend forum about ‘Indians’ mascot in Skowhegan
The majority of speakers Tuesday spoke in favor of dropping the name, while others insist the town should keep the name as an homage to the area’s history.
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Farmington schools review safety protocols after child left unattended on bus
The student, who was sleeping and failed to get off, remained on the bus for nearly two hours in November after the driver didn’t make sure the bus was empty at the end of a run.
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Portland school board set to vote on $12 million Lyseth renovation plan
If approved, construction will start this spring on the first of four elementary schools designated for refurbishment under a $60 million bond approved by city voters.
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DeVos moves to boost college online learning, ease qualifications for student loans and grants
Critics say the proposals would still allow too much federal oversight over secondary education.
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After Gov. Mills weighs in, forum will gather views on use of ‘Indians’ nickname
Neither side is budging as the school board hears more debate in Skowhegan.
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In a digital world, cursive whooshes back into the classroom
Teaching kids longhand isn’t required in Maine, and while some have argued that keyboards make it obsolete, a growing number of schools are aiming for balance.